Florida Alimony Reform 2023

As of July 1, 2023, the Florida Alimony Reform bill for 2023, which has been signed by the Governor, is now in effect and applies to all pending or initiated cases.

What You Need To Know

The statute provides more defined rules concerning alimony awards and is now including a formula for the award of durational alimony.

Permanent alimony is removed from the statute, but the court can extend the length of durational alimony under exceptional circumstances if clear and convincing evidence is presented. This will raise the evidentiary burden for the party seeking alimony but adds clear criteria for consideration by the court.

The statute redefines short, moderate, and long-term marriages and places time limits on rehabilitative alimony. With the legal landscape shifting, it is critical to have up-to-date counsel regarding alimony in Florida. These new formulas leave less room for error, making experienced representation essential. We encourage you to contact our lawyers to determine how these changes impact your potential settlement. We can also review existing orders to see if you qualify for modifying alimony based on a substantial change in circumstances.

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