Jacksonville Alimony Attorney
Do you need help with Alimony Payments in Jacksonville?
When a divorce is in process, part of the determination of the court may be the amount of alimony that will be paid and for how long. In Florida, this is based on a specific formula that determines what is considered to be equitable. Either partner can request alimony in any Florida divorce. If you are having trouble with getting your alimony payments, something can be done about it with the assistance of a Jacksonville alimony attorney. At the Law Office of Wesley H. Owens, we have assisted countless individuals get the alimony payments they deserve in a divorce, or to assist in the collection of overdue alimony payments. If your spouse has “disappeared” or moved to another state, I am knowledgeable in the procedures necessary to find the individual and legally force them to make payments.
Alimony Lawyer in Jacksonville
The court will not necessarily award alimony, even if the marriage was of a long duration. The determination to pay alimony is based on the following factors:
- Duration of the marriage
- The financial resources available to each person
- The contributions of the individual during the marriage
- The income of each individual
- The physical and emotional health of each individual
There are several types of alimony that can be negotiated by your lawyer and approved by the court. There is rehabilitative alimony, which will continue for a specific length of time while the ex-partner gets the necessary schooling or training in order to be able to support themselves. Temporary alimony is awarded while the divorce proceedings are ongoing, and may become permanent after the divorce. Permanent alimony is awarded after the divorce is final, and will continue until the individual remarries, or other circumstances make a change necessary. There are also cases in which a “lump sum” is awarded that is determined to be equitable by the court. These agreements can be negotiated between your lawyer and the opposing attorney and I will relentlessly fight for your best interests.
Contact Jacksonville Alimony Attorney Wesley H. Owens when you need help in resolving any issue related to alimony, whether in your divorce or subsequent to it.
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