
In the state of Florida prior to July 1, 2023, the ability to retire and no longer pay alimony was not guaranteed. Now, if you are of normal retirement age as defined by the Social Security Administration (obviously this is subject to change) or the age that your profession deems you to retire, you can petition the court to terminate or reduce your alimony obligation. The burden is on the paying former spouse to prove that he or she should no longer be required to pay alimony. This new law applies to all existing alimony obligations in Florida. So, if you are nearing retirement, you can even file the Petition to Modify your alimony six (6) months before you actually intend to retire. Contact us today to see if you qualify! I’ve included the link to the actual statute here. Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine