Navigating the complexities of a divorce can be a daunting and emotionally charged experience. The choice of legal representation plays a crucial role in the outcome of your case and your emotional well-being throughout the process. As a Naples family and divorce lawyer, Kevyn Noonan Hayes offers a unique perspective and distinct advantages that come [Read More]

Paying alimony or spousal support after a Florida divorce can put a significant financial strain on your family after an already difficult (and expensive) separation. Even if alimony is ordered temporarily, this can still make it challenging to live independently during and after your divorce. Here are some strategies to potentially avoid paying spousal support [Read More]

Alimony, or spousal support, is money designed to provide for the lesser earning spouse during and after the divorce. However, alimony isn’t required and it can sometimes be waived. It may be difficult to know if this is or isn’t in your best interests.  Here’s what you should know Florida alimony waivers and how to [Read More]

Alimony is a form of financial support payment made from one spouse to another during and after a divorce in Florida. This payment is designed to reduce the financial strain of a divorce on the lesser earning spouse until they can reasonably begin providing for themselves. Alimony is very discretional and can be based on [Read More]

Florida awards alimony in certain cases. However, the type of alimony awarded, if at all, depends on the unique circumstances surrounding the divorce and often the discretion of the judge. Alimony is significantly based on need of the lesser earning spouse and the ability to pay for the higher earning spouse, along with various other [Read More]

One key component in many divorces is alimony. Sometimes called maintenance, alimony is paid from the higher earning spouse to the lesser earning spouse. It is paid after the divorce for a period of time until the lesser earning spouse lives independently. In the past, men traditionally paid women alimony when a marriage ended. However, today [Read More]