Bitely, MI Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

Typically, in Florida, permanent alimony is only awarded in long term, greater than 17 year, marriages, and then only if there is a need for same (big difference in incomes between the two parties). You should consult with an attorney who practices in your area if you are potentially looking at a divorce with alimony as an issue.

So your son only gets it when you are dead? Who is going to stay in the house now? And what makes you think your wife won't bequeath her interest to just your step daughter? First, talk with your attorney. It seems to me that maybe the house should be sold, you each get your share and then you can do with it what you want. There are too many questions for an easy answer. If you don't have an attorney, you should at least talk to one so all of the right questions can be asked.

Equitable distribution requires parties to share assets beneficially acquired during the course of the marriage. In other words, what is yours is hers, and what is hers is yours except under some very strict sets of circumstances. For example, if the property was inherited; if the property was acquired and paid for before the marriage.