THE AVERAGE FLORIDIAN? Permanent Alimony Has Ended: What Does That Mean?
On July 1, an alimony reform bill became law that completely changed how alimony works in the state of Florida. Permanent alimony is no longer an option, and in its place are four distinct types of alimony that last for varying amounts of time: temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, and durational alimony, which may be paid in a single lump sum or over multiple payments. Temporary alimony is exactly as it sounds. One spouse will have to pay alimony to the other during divorce proceedings and for a short time afterward. Bridge-the-gap alimony intends to help one spouse adjust from married to single life and cannot exceed two years. A court may grant rehabilitative alimony to a spouse who needs education and training to become self-sufficient after the marriage. Under the new reform, this type of alimony won’t exceed five years. Durational alimony is a bit trickier than the rest. It lasts for a set period of time that changes depending on the duration of the
marriage. For short-term marriages (less than 10 years), it can not exceed 50% of the length of the marriage. That percentage grows to 60% for moderate-term marriages (between 10 and 20 years) and 75% for long-term marriages (over 20 years). There are nine factors that courts have to consider when determining alimony. One party has to first prove they need the support while providing evidence that the other party has the means to pay the alimony. If this is confirmed, the court will then look at the standard of living during the marriage, the anticipated needs for both parties after the divorce, the duration of the marriage, the age and health of both parties, their income and resources, child-raising responsibilities, their earning capacities, and their individual contributions to the marriage. Alimony can be a stressful and confusing part of the divorce process, especially with this recent change. If you have any questions or need representation for your divorce, do not hesitate to contact us.
The Best Broccoli Pesto Pasta
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INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
• 1/2 tsp salt • 4 cups broccoli • 1 lb penne pasta • 2 cups basil leaves • 2 garlic cloves, smashed • 1/4 cup pine nuts,
1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. 2. Add broccoli and cook until
tender (around 4 minutes). Using a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to a blender. 3. Bring water back to a boil and add pasta. Cook until al dente and reserve 1 1/4 cups of pasta water. 4. In the blender, add basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, salt, and Parmesan cheese to the broccoli and blend until smooth. Slowly add pasta water until a sauce forms. 5. Drain pasta and transfer back to the pot. Mix sauce and pasta together until fully coated. 6. Top with more Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and chili flakes if desired.
plus more for serving 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Red pepper flakes (optional)
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