Tampa "Bridge the Gap" Alimony Lawyer

Spousal Support Attorney for Florida Divorces

There are several different types of alimony that can be awarded to either spouse while going through a divorce. Often, the facts of the case do not warrant an award of permanent alimony nor would it be appropriate to establish a rehabilitative plan. In certain cases a spouse only needs assistance in making the transition from married life to single life. In this instance, Florida divorce law provides an alimony option called "bridge the gap" alimony.

Bridge the gap alimony is designed to provide support to a spouse for a shortened duration in order to ease the transition between married life and single life. Bridge the gap alimony typically is only extended for a brief duration, is defined in duration, and ends on a specific date. It is often appropriate for short term marriages and where the respective need for short term alimony can be established as well as the other spouse's ability to pay.

In the event the parties to a divorce are able to select and agree upon an appropriate form of alimony, then they may be able to take advantage of an uncontested divorce. By working together, the parties have the ability to make a cost effective decision while still providing the needed support for a spouse. When selecting an uncontested divorce option, the parties consciously remove the stress of litigating alimony which allows the divorce process to move quickly to resolution.

Flat Fee Divorce in Florida

If you believe you and your spouse can agree on all the terms of your divorce, then we strongly recommend that you call our office so that you may speak with one of our divorce attorneys and learn more about the uncontested flat fee divorce option.

Contact a Tampa spousal support attorney at our office to schedule your initial consultation today!