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Gov. DeSantis signs bill ending permanent alimony (archive.ph)

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– when_we_win_remember 3 points 3 years ago +3 / -0

In the tiny part of the bill I read it said "or," which would make more sense.

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– coke501 4 points 3 years ago +4 / -0

which would make more sense

I sure hope this is what is meant.

I mean, objectively, the concept of alimony is beyond crazy in the world we live in, but at least this is a step in the right direction.

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– when_we_win_remember 1 point 3 years ago +1 / -0

It makes more sense from the perspective of how divorce courts work, too. They can consoder multiple motivations for alimony, but you only get one package. They may use the longest justification tho.

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– GiveThemNothing 1 point 3 years ago +1 / -0

The court shall make written findings of fact regarding the basis for awarding a form or any combination of forms of alimony, including the type of alimony and the length of time for which the alimony is awarded. The court may award a combination of forms of alimony or forms of payment... to provide greater economic assistance in order to allow the obligee to achieve self-support (page 3-4)

Unfortunately, they are not mutually exclusive. It's whatever combination of forms of alimony the court decides is "necessary".

At least it can't be forever anymore.

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