Fair Support Determinations for Your Financial Future

Request Alimony Representation in Fort Lauderdale

You're facing spousal support issues, whether seeking alimony, defending against excessive claims, or modifying an existing order. Fort Lauderdale's varied income levels and cost-of-living considerations play a central role in how courts weigh support requests and obligations. Golburgh Law represents clients through determinations, modifications, and enforcement actions that address your financial stability in Fort Lauderdale.

Alimony decisions depend on factors including marriage length, earning capacity, lifestyle during the marriage, and contributions to the household. Florida recognizes several types of alimony: temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational, and permanent. Each serves a different purpose and requires specific evidence to justify or contest.

Request a thorough alimony evaluation with our Fort Lauderdale team.

Key Benefits

You'll begin with a financial assessment where we examine income, assets, debts, and living expenses. Fort Lauderdale courts require detailed financial affidavits and supporting documentation, including tax returns, pay stubs, and bank statements.

Golburgh Law prepares evidence that supports your position, whether you're the payor or recipient. We present testimony, expert analysis, and lifestyle documentation that aligns with Florida's statutory factors. Courts weigh contributions such as career sacrifices, childcare responsibilities, and support of a spouse's education or business ventures.

Our team also handles modification petitions when circumstances change, such as job loss, retirement, or remarriage. Enforcement actions are pursued when a former spouse fails to comply with court-ordered support, including wage garnishment and contempt proceedings.

Alimony cases involve complex financial calculations and long-term implications. Here are answers to the most frequent questions we hear from Fort Lauderdale clients.

Key Benefits of This Service

Courts consider marriage length, standard of living, earning capacity, age, health, and contributions. Fort Lauderdale judges have discretion but must follow Florida's statutory guidelines and document their reasoning.
How is the amount of alimony determined?
Yes, if there's a substantial change in circumstances such as income loss, retirement, or cohabitation with a new partner. You must file a modification petition and provide supporting evidence.
Can alimony be modified after the divorce?
For divorces finalized after 2018, alimony is no longer deductible for payors or taxable for recipients. Earlier orders follow previous tax rules unless modified.
Is alimony taxable?
Duration depends on the type awarded. Permanent alimony continues until death or remarriage, while durational and rehabilitative alimony have set end dates tied to specific goals or timelines.
How long does alimony last?
You can file an enforcement action. Courts have authority to garnish wages, seize assets, or hold the non-paying spouse in contempt, which may result in fines or jail time.
What happens if my ex-spouse doesn't pay?

Spousal support decisions require careful financial analysis and strategic advocacy. Golburgh Law offers representation informed by Fort Lauderdale's economic landscape and Florida's alimony framework. Schedule your evaluation now to address your support concerns with confidence.