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Rehabilitative alimony

Florida term

In Florida, alimony to help a spouse become self-supporting by redeveloping old skills or getting education, training or work experience. It requires a specific plan and can't last more than five years.[1]

In more detail

The court's order must include a defined rehabilitative plan, and the award can be modified or ended if circumstances change substantially, the plan isn't followed or it is completed early.[1][2]

Varies by state

This is a Florida category; other states use different names and limits for similar support. Find your state’s rules.

Related terms

  • AlimonyMoney a court may order one spouse to pay the other during or after a divorce.
  • Bridge-the-gap alimonyIn Florida, short-term alimony to help a spouse with specific, identifiable needs while moving from married to single life.
  • Durational alimonyIn Florida, alimony that gives a spouse financial help for a set period.
  • ModificationA court's change to an existing order, such as child support, alimony or a parenting plan, usually because circumstances have substantially changed.

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Sources

The official documents this definition is based on, with the date we last read each one. Definitions are in our own words.

  1. Fla. Stat. § 61.08 (Alimony)leg.state.fl.uschecked ↩
  2. Fla. Stat. § 61.14 (Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony)leg.state.fl.uschecked ↩

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