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Alimony With Child Support In Florida

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Family Law - Divorce - Affidavits

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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 Florida, self-sufficiency can disqualify you from receiving spousal support or alimony in Florida. If the court determines that you have the financial means or can gain employment to meet your needs of independently, you may not be eligible for alimony.

The court's must look at whether the spouse requesting alimony has a need and then determine if the other spouse has the ability to satisfy, all or part, of that need. Typically, courts look at the surplus or deficit on each party's financial affidavit when determining if alimony should be awarded.

Marital assets include things like the marital home, retirement accounts, investments, cars, and personal possessions bought jointly or individually during the marriage. Credit card debt and loans taken out in both spouses' names are also divided. The goal is an equal 50/50 split.

What qualifies a recipient spouse for alimony in Florida are several factors, among them: The standard of living established during the marriage. The length of the marriage. Both spouse's financial resources, including the non-marital, marital property, assets, and liabilities.

There is a rebuttable presumption for an award of permanent alimony in a long-term marriage, which is 17 years or longer. There is no presumption for or against permanent alimony in a moderate-term marriage, which is a marriage greater than 7 years but less than 17 years.

Although couples divorcing in Florida must divide marital assets based on fairness, they may also negotiate what appears fair to both parties. A nonworking spouse may obtain a fair settlement that includes a formerly shared home and financial accounts.

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As per Florida law, the payment of alimony can reduce the amount of child support that a parent is required to pay. Alimony will be considered as the payee's income for purposes of calculating child support.Yes, alimony payments are separate from child support payments. You do not have to have kids in order to be eligible for alimony. Whenever child support is an issue in a Florida divorce, both parties are required to complete financial affidavits that detail their income and expenses. If you pay child support, your support payments should be made directly to the State Disbursement Unit at PO 8500, Tallahassee, FL 32314-8500. How much alimony can I expect to pay in Florida? Our simple, easy to use alimony calculator will provide the answer. Child support awards are considered in the award of alimony, and vice versa. Child support is not taxable in Florida as income—alimony on the other hand may have some tax benefits.

Alimony With Child Support In Florida

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