Category Archives: Alimony
Alimony Changes and Net Income
In 2023, state law regarding alimony was reformed. Previously, alimony decisions were largely at the discretion of the judge, who would consider various factors to decide on the amount and duration of support. The new laws aim to standardize these decisions, so permanent alimony has been eliminated and reviewing net income is now part… Read More »
Can Men Seek Alimony In FL?
If you are wondering if it is possible for a man to receive alimony after a Florida divorce, the answer is yes. Sometimes referred to as maintenance payments or spousal support, alimony is a payment that is determined by the needs of one spouse and the other party’s ability to pay. While it is… Read More »
Safety Measures Adopted. Productivity Maintained. A message from attorney Bruce Rosenwater
While the courthouses may be closed during these difficult times, our firm remains fully committed to our clients and our cases. In order to protect the health of our staff and community, we are utilizing technology to enable our entire office to work remotely until further notice. This allows us to maintain the efficiency… Read More »
Hulk Hogan Forced to Pay Legal Fees in Bitter Divorce
Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, was ordered by a Florida judge to pay over $180,000 in legal fees to his ex-wife after a judge accused him of the rapid escalation of divorce proceedings. Judge Peter Ramsburger ordered Hogan to pay his ex-wife’s legal fees within 30 days of the ruling. Hogan… Read More »
How is Alimony Determined in a Florida Divorce?
Alimony is currently a very hot topic in Florida, so what’s true today may not be true tomorrow. Nonetheless, it’s always an issue when a couple unties the knot. In terms of pure economic questions, there are a few things to consider in a Florida divorce. Alimony is one of those things. Others include… Read More »
Martha Suglaski and Robert Reich Begin High-Profile Divorce
Robert Reich has filed papers to petition the court for a divorce from his wife who happens to be high-profile media personality, Martha Sugalski. The two spoke at length about their difficulty conceiving children after a number of failed attempts and at least one miscarriage. They also spoke openly about the joy of having… Read More »
When Alimony Lawsuits Get Ugly
The Tampa Bay Times recently ran a piece detailing just how ugly alimony lawsuits can get. Former husband Dr. Mark Flood and his ex-wife Blake Taylor had to come before a judge to determine why Flood was behind on his alimony payments, why those payments were always late, and why he had allowed his… Read More »
