Alimony Attorney In Vero Beach

Going through a divorce often leads to significant changes in all parts of life, particularly in your finances. Dividing assets and being left in a different financial situation from where you started can be a cause of concern and stress for many. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is often a complicated issue in the divorce process whether you are paying alimony or receiving it.

The goal of alimony is to leave both sides in a stable financial situation after divorce. However, negotiating this or dealing with a court settlement can be complicated. I am attorney George L. Metcalf, and I can help people figure out alimony during divorce proceedings so they can leave the process feeling confident in their future. At George Lambeth Metcalfe, P.A., in Vero Beach, Florida, I’ve helped clients find agreeable alimony arrangements.

Understanding Alimony In Florida

If you’ve not gone through a divorce before, the concept of alimony may be completely foreign to you. Alimony is designed to help the lower earning spouse maintain a similar standard of living after a marriage ends. For example, most typically, alimony is awarded when one spouse did not work during the marriage and instead helped maintain the household, support their spouse’s career or raise children. In Florida, there are a few different types of alimony for which people can be eligible.

The types include:

• Temporary alimony: Awarded to the lower earning spouse to help with expenses during the divorce process. This type of alimony ends after the divorce is finalized.
• Bridge-the-gap alimony: Designed to help the lower earning spouse during the transition from being married to being divorced. This type of alimony is also temporary and is supposed to help people maintain their quality of life while they figure out their new life situation. It is used to help with expenses while the spouse waits to find a job or another source of income. It is awarded for up to two years.
• Durational alimony: Assistance that is awarded for a set amount of time that does not exceed the total length of the marriage.
• Rehabilitative alimony: Used to help sustain the lower earning spouse’s standard of living while they work to become financially self-sufficient through education, career advancement or career retraining. For example, it can be awarded while the lesser-earning spouse attends a college program. Generally, this type of alimony does not last more than five years.

As of now, there are no provisions for any form of permanent alimony in Florida.

I have helped clients find favorable spousal support arrangements. I have experience in negotiating these agreements and can help advocate for your interests both in and out of court. Based on your circumstances, I can help you find the right duration and amount of alimony in your agreement. I’ll walk you through the process and make sure I understand your needs and goals thoroughly.

The type and amount of alimony you are awarded depend on various factors. If you and your spouse cannot come to an arrangement on your own, with the help of your divorce attorneys, the courts will determine it based on a few different factors.

These can include:

• The length of your marriage
• The earning potential of each spouse
• The financial situation of both spouses after divorce (income, assets, etc.)
• The standard of living during your marriage

I can help advocate for your interests in these situations. A divorce lawyer can help bring the right evidence to court and represent you during these proceedings. I can also assist you in figuring out a modification to your alimony agreement. If changes need to be made based on adjustments to your life circumstances, I can help secure modifications that suit your needs.

Figure Out What You Need

Going through a divorce is difficult, and understanding what your wants, needs and interests are can be a challenge. Let me assist you in these proceedings. My insight can help you feel more confident in your case.

To learn more about how I can help, set up an initial consultation. I can evaluate your situation and discuss your options. To get in touch, call 772-292-0930 or use the online contact form. Set up an appointment today to get started.