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Possible Changes in Alimony Reform

Posted at 3:18 PM, Feb 08, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-08 10:27:50-05

TALLAHASSEE Fla.-- A bill being considered would mean some big changes for Florida couples getting a divorce.

Measures to end permanent alimony are generating emotional arguments in legislative committee hearings. 

The Alimony Reform bill is now ready for a vote on the house floor.

Supporters of the Alimony bill say it would provide consistency and end injustices to a spouse ordered to pay alimony for life. 

Opponents think the changes would be unfair to women, and in particular, stay at home mothers.