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Will 2014 Bring Alimony Reform To Florida?
Following Governor Rick Scott’s veto of a comprehensive alimony reform bill in the spring of 2013, legislators and lobbyists are poised to press the reform anew in Florida’s 2014 legislative session. The vetoed legislation included provisions to end permanent alimony, limit awards in accordance with the spouse’s income and the duration of the marriage, as […]
Florida Alimony Reform Watch: Spousal Support Modifications
Despite Florida’s legislature passing comprehensive alimony reform in the 2013 legislative session, Governor Rick Scott vetoed the reform because of its potential to modify long-standing alimony arrangements retroactively. Legislators are expected to pursue alimony reform once again in the upcoming legislative session to facilitate modifications to existing alimony settlements. Types of alimony available in Florida […]
