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Governor Vetoes Alimony Bill

Earlier this month, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that was passed by Florida state lawmakers that would have overhauled alimony laws. This is the third time a governor has vetoed bills passed by lawmakers addressing how alimony is addressed in the state, with the former governor twice rejecting changes. If the governor had signed […]

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Important Florida Family Law Case on Modifying Alimony Duration

Important Florida Family Law Case on Modifying Alimony Duration Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeals recently heard the case of Ispass v. Ispass, where the case centered on a wife’s appeal of a trial court order. The trial court had dismissed a supplemental petition the wife made in an attempt to modify both the amount and duration […]

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How the New Tax Overhaul Impacts your Alimony

How the New Tax Overhaul Removes the Alimony Deduction Irrespective of your political persuasion, it is an inescapable fact that the GOP’s tax overhaul is the largest tax reform in a generation. As with any sweeping change to the federal tax code, the recent changes usher in sweeping reforms that have significant ramifications for most taxpayers. […]