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FL H0843

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates permanent alimony as a court-ordered option; courts may only grant permanent alimony when both parties agree to it in writing
  • Establishes a presumption of equal time-sharing for minor children unless otherwise agreed to by the parties
  • Caps durational alimony at 50% of the marriage length, with the amount limited to the lesser of the obligee's reasonable need or 25% of the difference between the parties' net incomes
  • Allows alimony awards to be modified or terminated when the obligor reaches full Social Security retirement age, with petitions permitted up to 12 months before anticipated retirement
  • Prohibits alimony awards to a party whose monthly net income equals or exceeds the other party's monthly net income

Legislative Description

Dissolution of Marriage

Last Action

Died on Calendar

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2020
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee1/28/2020
Civil Justice Subcommittee12/16/2019

Full Bill Text

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