Marriage is a trust that you enter into with your partner, having certain expectations. One of those expectations is that they will be faithful to you, and when that doesn't happen, you shouldn't have to pay for it. Alimony lawyers in Jacksonville, Gainesville, Fleming Island, Daytona and Boca Raton can help you protect your assets and avoid or minimize alimony payments when your partner is unfaithful to you, as well as help you through the complicated web of divorce proceedings.

The first time you contact divorce attorneys in Jacksonville, Gainesville, Daytona, Fleming Island or Boca Raton, you may feel overwhelmed and that’s to be expected. A divorce is a very emotional and physically trying time, so it’s expected that you might not know exactly what to ask during the first meeting. Here are a few questions you might want to consider when speaking to an attorney.

Florida law allows for four different types of alimony, as codified by law since 2010. While the law includes some specifics regarding the calculation of award amounts and terms of each type of alimony, there is not a simple formula to determine which alimony is most appropriate for a specific situation. 

Prenuptial agreements were the norm till a few years back. However these days many couples opt for a postnuptial agreement in a bid to stop fighting about money. Rather than talk about just division of assets in case the couple splits up, a postnuptial agreement typically also sets out clearly the financial responsibility of the couple and how they divide their incomes, who pays for what and who saves for what. For instance, one might save for the kids’ college while the other saves for holidays or post retirement plans. Postnuptial agreements are referred to as separation agreements when they are entered into for the purpose of divorce or when divorce is imminent.

Divorce is hard, whether you’ve been married for just a few years or for decades. Inevitably, there is a sense of having failed, followed by feelings of bitterness, blame, and betrayal. This might lead to a breakdown on the couple’s ability to come to an amicable settlement of property, alimony, and childcare issues.