Alimony Calculator For Georgia In Florida

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This is a generic Affidavit to accompany a Motion to amend or strike alimony provisions of a divorce decree because of the obligor spouse's changed financial condition. This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.

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In Georgia, there is a high standard for an award of permanent alimony. Short-term Alimony: meant as a short term solution to help one spouse get back on their feet. This is generally awarded when one spouse stayed at home during the marriage and needs more school or job training in order to find a job.

In Georgia, there's no set formula for calculating alimony. It's at the judge's discretion and is based on a variety of factors.

Bridge the gap alimony is designed to provide support to a spouse for a shortened duration in order to ease the transition between married life and single life. Bridge the gap alimony typically is only extended for a brief duration, is defined in duration, and ends on a specific date.

Last summer, Florida lawmakers enacted a comprehensive alimony reform bill that officially eliminated permanent alimony in the state. Going forward, durational alimony will now be the longest lasting type of spousal support that a person can receive in Florida.

(1)(a) In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage, the court may grant alimony to either party in the form or forms of temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, or durational alimony, as is equitable. In an award of alimony, the court may order periodic or lump sum payments.

Alimony is calculated by the courts, based on the income of both spouses. However, there are often extenuating circumstances that are also considered. These can include issues such as marital fault and standard of living.

AMOUNT OF DURATIONAL ALIMONY UNDER AMENDED FLORIDA LAW The amount of durational alimony is the lesser of the seeking spouse's actual need and 35 percent of the difference between both spouses' net income. Net income is determined under 61.30(2) and (3), Florida Statutes.

Caps on Terms of Alimony Florida's new law institutes caps on alimony terms for rehabilitative alimony and durational alimony: Rehabilitative alimony is now capped at 5 years. For marriages lasting 3 to 10 years, durational alimony can't exceed 50% of the marriage's length.

AMOUNT OF DURATIONAL ALIMONY UNDER AMENDED FLORIDA LAW The amount of durational alimony is the lesser of the seeking spouse's actual need and 35 percent of the difference between both spouses' net income. Net income is determined under 61.30(2) and (3), Florida Statutes.

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Free Florida alimony calculator to estimate annual alimony payments and monthly alimony payments. The Georgia Alimony Calculator is designed to offer estimations based on various input factors, such as income, length of marriage, and specific circumstances.The following calculator provides an estimate of a potential alimony award in the State of Georgia. How much alimony can I expect to pay in Florida? Our simple, easy to use alimony calculator will provide the answer. Learn about the types of alimony available in Georgia, how it's calculated, and the factors courts consider when awarding spousal support. This calculator is intended to be used only as a general tool to estimate potential splits and payments. Our alimony calculator will provide you with a basic support calculation for the following states or formulas. Calculate alimony quickly and accurately with our state-specific alimony calculators. Get an estimate based on your state's guidelines for free.

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Alimony Calculator For Georgia In Florida