Alimony is a payment made after a divorce from one spouse to the other. It is meant to allow an individual to maintain a lifestyle similar to that lived during the marriage. In a divorce, after the marital assets have been distributed, the court will decide what, if any, spousal support is needed. Many factors are considered when determining alimony such as:

• Duration of the marriage
• Income levels of both spouses
• Each individual's earning potential
• Asset and debt division

In Florida alimony can be permanent or rehabilitative.

Permanent alimony is awarded for an indefinite amount of time. Generally, one spouse can be eligible to receive permanent alimony if the marriage was long-term or if he or she displays uneven earning potential. It is important to note that permanent alimony is modifiable if circumstances change.

Rehabilitative alimonyis meant to provide a spouse with money that will allow he/she to acquire the education, skills or other resources necessary to become self supporting.

When faced with the prospect of divorce, if you are the dependant spouse, you may be asking yourself, "What will happen to my financial situation?" It is a vulnerable position to be in, however, the legal team at Charlip Law Group, L.C. can explain your legal options to you. Or you may be seeking counsel because you disagree with your former spouse's request for support. We are here to help you design a legal strategy to meet your goals.

At Charlip Law Group, LC our attorneys will represent your matters with the full consideration and respect you deserve. The lawyers at our firm bring many years of training and experience to the practice of law. Our bilingual staff will deal with your issues promptly. We are conveniently located in Broward County. Our South Florida location allows us to serve our clients in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties; throughout Florida and the United States. Contact Charlip Law Group, LC at our Hollywood, Florida offices toll-free at 1-800-773-1955 or 954-921-2131. You can send us a confidential email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .