Can Florida alimony be modified?
Florida permanent alimony can be modified or terminated if there is an unanticipated, substantial, material, and involuntary change in the circumstances of either party, that was not contemplated for at the time the alimony was awarded.
Can I change the amount of alimony?
Under Florida divorce law, alimony payments may be modified if there has been a substantial change in circumstances of either party. The modification can either increase, decrease, or terminate the alimony paid to an ex-spouse.
If my ex-spouse remarried will alimony terminate?
In many instances, remarriage can be grounds to modify or terminate alimony. Additionally, being in a supportive relationship may be enough to terminate alimony, even if they have not married. However, modification of alimony will depend on the specific facts of each individual case.
I can no longer afford alimony.
If you need to lower or stop alimony, a petition to modify alimony should be filed. Florida law does not allow a person to unilaterally change the terms of alimony, even if they have a legitimate basis to do so. Therefore, if a change is needed you should seek approval from the court.
