FL S1194

Allows courts to award multiple types of alimony: bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational, and permanent alimony, or any combination thereof

Requires courts to first determine whether a party has an actual need for alimony and whether the other party has the ability to pay before determining the type and amount

Bridge-the-gap alimony is limited to 2 years maximum, designed to help with short-term transition needs, and is not modifiable in amount or duration

Rehabilitative alimony requires a specific and defined rehabilitative plan and may be modified or terminated based on substantial change in circumstances, noncompliance with the plan, or plan completion

Durational alimony applies to marriages of short or moderate duration with set time periods, while permanent alimony applies to longer marriages or exceptional circumstances and may be modified based on substantial changes or supportive relationships