Alimony and Spousal Support

     Are financial considerations stopping you from asking for a divorce, or separating from your spouse?  An experienced family law attorney can advise you and help your work through the courts and with your spouse so that you can get the financial support you need to move on.  

Don’t let financial considerations stop you from making decisions which you know are in your best interest and the best interest of your family.  Contact Stephanie McQueen, Esquire at (561) 659-8810 or at my website, with your questions regarding alimony.  

You should know that in Florida the law is that alimony can be awarded to either a husband or a wife, if that is what is needed to achieve “equity and justice” between the parties.  An experienced family law attorney can help you work out alimony with your spouse or present your case in court so that the family judge is made aware of those factors relevant to your alimony case that should be used to fashion an alimony award.  Some factors relevant to an alimony award may include the following: the length of your marriage; the standard of living enjoyed during the marriage; your needs and your spouse’s ability to pay alimony; you and your spouse’s age and health; your contributions to marriage including homemaking, child-rearing, supporting your spouse so that he or she could pursue career opportunities, go to college, medical school or law school; and the financial resources available to both parties.  

Whether you are in need of temporary, permanent, lump sum or periodic, or “rehabilitative” alimony, a family law attorney can advise you of your options regarding spousal support.