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Alimony - Spousal Support
Kissimmee Alimony Attorney and
Lawyer, providing
experienced Alimony, Spousal
Support,
and Family Law legal
services in Kissimmee,
Orlando, and the Central
Florida area.
 Alimony, also
commonly referred to as Spousal Support,
is the money that is sometimes required by the Court
to be paid by the spouse with greater financial
means, i.e., a larger source of income in relation to the other
spouse.
Family Law
Courts address
alimony /
spousal support
issues on a case by case basis. Contrary to popular
belief,
alimony
is not granted in every divorce case. If the marriage
lasted for only a short
duration a presumption against an
award of alimony often exists.
When reviewing an alimony request, the
court often considers:
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The
duration of the marriage;
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The
respective ages of the
spouses;
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Health status of each
spouses;
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The
standard of living established during the marriage;
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The occupations of both
spouses (as well as their
income),
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The vocational skills
of each spouse;
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The contributions
of both spouses to the marriage; and
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The conduct of
the parties during the marriage.
The
León Law
Center, P.A.,
represents the legal rights and goals of those
involved in alimony, spousal support
or other
family law issues in Kissimmee,
Orlando, Osceola County, Orange
County, and the entire
Central
Florida area. For a confidential legal
consultation, please call
407.483.1182.
Essentially there are five types of spousal
support (alimony):
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Temporary spousal support:
typically occurs in cases where there is a
demonstrated need by one spouse and the other
has an ability to pay and it is designed to
assist the lower income earning spouse pending
the resolution of the divorce lawsuit;
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Lump sum spousal support:
is a one time payment of a set amount;
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Rehabilitative spousal support:
is designed to assist the lower income earning
spouse for a specific duration of time while
she/he is trying to increase her/his earning
ability;
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Permanent spousal support:
is awarded in marriages of long duration and
typically does not end until the payee spouse
dies, remarries or is in a supportive
relationship with someone else;
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Bridge-the-gap spousal support:
is a type of support which is of a short
duration and is designed to assist the lower
income earning spouse until her/his post divorce
source of income begins to develop.
When involved
in alimony and family law issues
in
Kissimmee,
Orlando, Osceola County, Orange County, or the
surrounding
Central
Florida area, hiring an experienced
alimony attorney or lawyer may provide the best
opportunity to achieve a fair and
reasonable resolution to family law issues or disputes.
Anyone requiring professional legal services regarding
alimony, spousal support or
other family law issues should be proactive in
protecting their legal
rights and seek the legal advice of
an experienced lawyer, such as
Attorney Mercedes León.
For an appointment contact
The
León Law Center, P.A.,
at
407.483.1182.
Kissimmee Alimony Attorney and
Lawyer, providing
experienced Alimony, Spousal
Support,
and Family Law legal
services in Kissimmee,
Orlando, and the Central
Florida area.
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