The bill would do away with permanent alimony, set up maximum payments based on the duration of marriage, and remove the court’s ability to consider adultery of either spouse in determining the amount of alimony paid. The Family Law Section of The Florida Bar is asking the governor to veto the bill.
One of the most controversial parts of this year’s legislation would change the process for modification of alimony when people who have been paying seek to retire. Critics argued the plan could impoverish older ex-spouses who have been homemakers and are dependent on the payments.
One of the most controversial parts of this year’s legislation would change the process for modification of alimony when people who have been paying seek to retire. Critics argued the plan could impoverish older ex-spouses who have been homemakers and are dependent on the payments.