Alimony-Spousal Support

Alimony can directly impact your financial future — which is why you need a strategy, not guesswork. At John P. Sherman, PLLC, we fight for fair outcomes in spousal support cases, whether you're pursuing payments or protecting yourself from unreasonable demands. We navigate Florida’s alimony laws with precision to secure terms that reflect your rights, your contributions, and your long-term stability.

Divorced couple with two kids sharing custody
Divorced couple with two kids sharing custody
Divorced couple with two kids sharing custody

Legal Overview

How Alimony Works in Florida

Florida doesn’t apply a one-size-fits-all formula for alimony. Courts evaluate each spouse’s financial need, the other’s ability to pay, and the circumstances of the marriage to decide if support is appropriate — and what type, amount, and duration are fair.

Need & Ability to Pay

Judges assess whether one spouse requires financial support and whether the other has the ability to provide it. Income, earning capacity, and financial resources all factor into the decision.

Length of Marriage

Short-term, moderate-term, and long-term marriages are treated differently under Florida law. The duration of the marriage can significantly impact the type and length of alimony awarded.

Types of Alimony

Florida recognizes several forms of spousal support, including temporary, rehabilitative, durational, and (in limited cases) permanent alimony. Each serves a different purpose depending on the situation.

Modifications & Enforcement

Alimony can sometimes be modified if circumstances change — such as remarriage, retirement, or income shifts. Failure to pay can result in court enforcement actions, wage garnishment, or contempt proceedings.

FAQs

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Alimony!

Frequently asked questions about Alimony!

What is alimony?

Alimony is financial support one spouse may be required to pay the other after separation or divorce. It’s designed to address income differences, help the receiving spouse maintain stability, and provide time to become self-supporting if needed.

What is alimony?

Alimony is financial support one spouse may be required to pay the other after separation or divorce. It’s designed to address income differences, help the receiving spouse maintain stability, and provide time to become self-supporting if needed.

What is alimony?

Alimony is financial support one spouse may be required to pay the other after separation or divorce. It’s designed to address income differences, help the receiving spouse maintain stability, and provide time to become self-supporting if needed.

When does alimony end?
When does alimony end?
When does alimony end?
How is alimony calculated?
How is alimony calculated?
How is alimony calculated?

Services / Approach

Services / Approach

Comprehensive Alimony & Spousal Support Legal Services

Alimony disputes can have long-term financial consequences. Our firm is here to protect your interests and guide you through every stage of the process — whether you’re seeking support or being asked to pay.

Establishing fair alimony orders.

Modifying support when circumstances change.

Enforcing unpaid spousal support.

Protecting your long-term financial interests.

Establishing fair alimony orders.

Modifying support when circumstances change.

Enforcing unpaid spousal support.

Protecting your long-term financial interests.

Establishing fair alimony orders.

Modifying support when circumstances change.

Enforcing unpaid spousal support.

Protecting your long-term financial interests.

We work toward fair, sustainable outcomes — protecting your financial stability and preventing unnecessary conflict.

We work toward fair, sustainable outcomes — protecting your financial stability and preventing unnecessary conflict.

Related Services

Explore Other Family Law Services

Explore Other Family Law Services

Family law issues often overlap. Learn more about our other services:

Divorce in Florida

Child Custody & Time-Sharing

Alimony & Spousal Support

Modification of Orders

Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders

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If alimony is on the table, don’t leave your future to chance.

Whether you're seeking support or defending against it, we’re here to protect your rights and secure a fair outcome.

If alimony is on the table, don’t leave your future to chance.

Whether you're seeking support or defending against it, we’re here to protect your rights and secure a fair outcome.

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