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Alimony: Loconto v. Loconto, 415 So.3d 696 (Fla. 4th DCA 2025). Trial court erred awarding only $500 a month in durational alimony when Husband had ability to pay $949 a month, and Wife has a need as she is blind...

Alimony: Alfonso v. Gordon Alfonso, 50 Fla.L.Weekly D1043 (Fla. 4th DCA 2025). Legislation eliminated permanent alimony for all future and pending cases as of July 1, 2023.  Trial court entered final judgment...

This essay contains descriptions of a parent’s suicide, childhood trauma, grief, and mental health recovery. Readers who have experienced loss, suicide, or family trauma may find portions of this story emotionally...

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Alimony: Stockdale v. Stockdale, 409 So.3d 163 (Fla 1st DCA 2025). Award of permanent alimony was in error for case heard in May 2023 and judgment issued in August 2023 was pending as of July 1, 2023 when permanent alimony...