Alimony Payments Can Help In Adjusting To Divorce In Tampa Over The Holidays

It is never easy to go through a divorce, but the holidays can be particularly difficult. In addition to the complex mix of emotions you are likely to feel, you may have very serious concerns about your finances and how you will provide for yourself and your loved ones this holiday season.

Getting alimony payments as part of your divorce settlement, as well as via a temporary order while going through the divorce process, may be an option. Our Tampa divorce lawyer explains more about your rights to these payments.

Are You Entitled To Tampa Alimony Payments?

A divorce can have devastating impacts on your finances. During your divorce proceedings and in the aftermath, it can be difficult to adjust. This is particularly true if your spouse was the primary breadwinner or if you otherwise relied on them for financial support.

If this describes your situation, you may be entitled to alimony payments under the Florida Statutes. Factors a Hillsborough County Family Court judge will consider in determining whether this is an option include:

• The amount of income earned by both you and your spouse;
• Whether your spouse makes considerably more than you;
• Whether you sacrificed your own career or education for the sake of the marriage or to raise children;
• The amount of time your marriage lasted.

In general, you need to be married for at least three years to be entitled to alimony payments in Florida. These may be awarded on a temporary basis, allowing you to get settled or gain the experience and skill needed to reenter the workforce, or for a more extended period if you were in a long-term marriage.

Protecting Your Rights To Alimony Payments In Tampa

If you are considering ending your marriage or have been served with a divorce petition from your spouse, the first step is to get our experienced Tampa divorce lawyer on your side. We can review all the circumstances surrounding the situation and advise you on how state divorce laws apply.

We protect your future financial security by ensuring you get the maximum amount in a divorce settlement. Depending on the situation, we can also push for alimony payments while your case is being resolved and in any final orders issued. To protect your rights to these payments, follow these steps:

• Provide an estimate of your spouse’s income, including bonuses, commissions, and other benefits;
• Gather any wage statements you can and copies of past year tax returns;
• Provide an inventory of all marital property, assets, and debts;
• Create a list of your costs after divorce, including housing, food, clothing, child care, and other expenses.

Request A Consultation With Our Tampa Divorce Lawyer Today 

A divorce can be devastating financially. At Bubley & Bubley, P.A., we can advise you on your rights regarding alimony and help you obtain the maximum settlement. To protect your rights, give us a call or contact our office online and request a consultation with our Tampa divorce lawyer today.

Sources:

leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0061/Sections/0061.08.html

hillsclerk.com/court-services/family-law