Does anyone know how to do the analysis to determine alimony in Florida?

Answer 1

There is no simple "formula" if that is what you're looking for. The statute says:

In determining a proper award of alimony or maintenance, the court shall consider all relevant economic factors, including but not limited to:

(a) The standard of living established during the marriage.

(b) The duration of the marriage.

(c) The age and the physical and emotional condition of each party.

(d) The financial resources of each party, the nonmarital and the marital assets and liabilities distributed to each.

(e) When applicable, the time necessary for either party to acquire sufficient education or training to enable such party to find appropriate employment.

(f) The contribution of each party to the marriage, including, but not limited to, services rendered in homemaking, child care, education, and career building of the other party.

(g) All sources of income available to either party.

The court may consider any other factor necessary to do equity and justice between the parties.


This leaves a LOT of discretion up to the judge.

For more info see:

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/pub/statutes/alimonystatute.htm