Types of Alimony
Divorce is a major life-changer and a difficult challenge to face reality, both emotionally and practically. One of which may find herself or himself in a different financial situation than the other. For this reason, alimony may be considered to award to the less financially equipped spouse to level the playing field and give justice following the finalization of the divorce. What is Alimony and What is its Purpose? Under Florida law, alimony or also known as maintenance is a legal obligation of the spouse to provide a monetary award to his or her other half for some time before or after marital separation or divorce. It is a system through which a spouse with greater financial available means supports the other spouse until he or she can support him or herself: providing assistance to the other spouse with the same standard of living during the marriage enabling the other spouse to get education program to get a higher income after the divorce providing basic needs after