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Board Certified Boca Raton Alimony Lawyer

When a marriage ends, the money questions are often the most frightening. A Boca Raton alimony lawyer who is Board Certified by The Florida Bar, Tina L. Lewert helps clients across Palm Beach County pursue, respond to, modify, and enforce spousal support.

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How a Boca Raton Alimony Attorney Can Help

Divorce can leave you uncertain about how you will maintain your standard of living or get back on your feet financially. Alimony, also called spousal support, exists to address exactly that. Whether you may need to receive support or expect to pay it, knowing how Florida handles alimony is the first step toward planning with confidence, and the right alimony lawyer Boca Raton residents can rely on will walk you through it. Lewert Law brings focused, certified experience to a part of family law where the financial stakes are high and the rules changed significantly in recent years.

Securing fair spousal support, or responding to a claim for it, is difficult without experienced guidance. As an alimony attorney Boca Raton families turn to in these situations, Tina L. Lewert helps you understand whether your situation supports an alimony award, how much the law may allow, and for how long. We also assist when a former spouse is not paying support in line with an existing agreement or court order. Among the many alimony lawyers Boca Raton has, few are board certified in this exact area of law.

Because Tina L. Lewert is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, a credential distinct from her role as a board-certified attorney, she understands both how these cases are negotiated and how they are litigated. When Lewert Law represents you, we advocate for your financial interests at the negotiating table and, when necessary, in court.

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Types of Alimony in Florida

Florida recognizes four types of alimony today. Each serves a different purpose, and which one fits depends on the facts of your marriage.

  • Temporary alimony can be awarded while the divorce is still pending, to provide support during the process itself. It ends when the final judgment is entered. A temporary alimony lawyer Boca Raton clients consult early can often help you seek this support quickly, sometimes within a few weeks.
  • Bridge-the-gap alimony helps a spouse transition from married to single life by covering short-term, identifiable needs such as setting up a new household. It cannot exceed two years and is not modifiable in amount or duration.
  • Rehabilitative alimony supports a spouse who is pursuing the education, training, or work experience needed to become self-supporting. It requires a specific, court-approved plan and cannot exceed five years.
  • Durational alimony provides economic assistance for a set period after a marriage of at least three years. Its length is tied to the length of the marriage, capped at 50 percent of the marriage length for short-term marriages, 60 percent for moderate-term, and 75 percent for long-term, with limited exceptions.

Permanent alimony was eliminated for cases under the reformed law that took effect July 1, 2023. Durational alimony is now the primary tool for longer-term support.

What Factors Affect How Much Alimony Is Awarded?

How much support is awarded, and for how long, depends on several factors. A court weighs the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and earning capacity, the standard of living established during the marriage, and each party’s financial needs and ability to pay, among other considerations. Florida law also caps how alimony relates to the parties’ incomes, so the analysis is both fact-specific and rule-bound. Lewert Law helps you build a clear, well-supported picture of your finances so the request, or the response to one, rests on solid ground.

Modifying or Ending Alimony After Divorce

Circumstances change after a divorce, and Florida law recognizes that. As a post-dissolution alimony attorney Boca Raton clients rely on, Tina L. Lewert handles requests to modify or terminate support under Florida Statute 61.14.

Whether alimony can be changed depends on the type. Bridge-the-gap alimony is not modifiable. Rehabilitative and durational alimony may be modified when there is a substantial change in circumstances, such as a significant change in income, a job loss, or the paying spouse’s good-faith retirement. Most forms of alimony terminate automatically if the recipient remarries or either party dies, and support may also be reduced or ended if the recipient enters a supportive relationship, meaning a cohabitation arrangement that provides financial support similar to a marriage. If your former spouse has stopped paying as ordered, we can ask the court to enforce the order, and the paying party may be held in contempt.

Why Work With a Board Certified Boca Raton Alimony Lawyer

Spousal support sits at the intersection of family law and finance, and the rules have shifted meaningfully since 2023. Working with a board-certified specialist means your case is handled by someone whose focus and experience in marital and family law have been formally recognized by The Florida Bar. Because Lewert Law keeps a deliberately limited caseload, the attorney you meet is the attorney who handles your matter.

That certified focus has been recognized by The Florida Bar and the wider legal profession:

  • Board Certified Specialist, Marital and Family Law, by The Florida Bar, 2009 to present
  • Nationally Board Certified in Family Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • U.S. News "Best Lawyers" 2023 to 2026, Family Law and Family Law Mediation
  • Super Lawyers Magazine's "Top Attorneys in Florida" 2013 to 2025

Serving Boca Raton and South Florida

Lewert Law is based in Boca Raton and handles alimony matters for clients throughout Palm Beach County and Broward County, including Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Highland Beach, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, and Parkland. As a Boca Raton family law attorney focused exclusively on marital and family law, Tina L. Lewert handles alimony alongside the full range of related matters. Local divorce and alimony cases are generally heard in the Palm Beach County or Broward County family courts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to go to court to get alimony in Florida?

Not always. If you and your spouse agree on the terms of your divorce, including spousal support, your case may be resolved without a contested hearing, often relatively quickly. If you cannot agree on support, the matter may go before a judge to decide. Mediation is frequently used to reach agreement on alimony and other issues outside the courtroom.

Can I still get alimony if I do not have a prenuptial agreement?

Yes. You can seek spousal support whether or not a prenuptial agreement was signed before the marriage. If you do have a prenuptial agreement that addresses alimony, it will typically guide the court in deciding how much, if any, support is awarded. You can read more about how we handle prenuptial agreements in Boca Raton.

How long do I have to wait to receive alimony?

A divorce can take months, especially if it is contested. Because of that, Florida allows a spouse to request temporary alimony, which is support awarded while the divorce is still in progress. Temporary support can often be obtained relatively early in the case, easing financial pressure while the rest of the divorce is worked out.

Can I still receive alimony if I remarry?

Generally no. If the spouse receiving alimony remarries, most forms of support end automatically, unless an agreement specifically provides otherwise. Support may also be reduced or terminated if the recipient enters a supportive relationship short of marriage.

My ex is not paying alimony as ordered. What can I do?

If your former spouse is not paying support in line with your agreement or a court order, you can ask the court to step in. The court can enforce the order, and the non-paying party may be held in contempt. Lewert Law handles enforcement actions so support that was ordered is actually paid.

How can mediation help me resolve alimony?

Mediation can be an effective way to settle spousal support without a contested court fight. It lets you and your spouse negotiate the terms of alimony, along with related issues like asset division and child support, and reach your own agreement rather than leaving the decision to a judge. Cases resolved through mediation often finalize sooner and with less stress than those that go through the family courts. The process should be overseen by a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, which is a credential Tina L. Lewert holds.

What should I ask when choosing a Boca Raton alimony lawyer?

Choosing the right lawyer is an important first step, and a consultation is the place to ask the questions that matter. Helpful ones include whether the attorney focuses on family law and alimony, what certifications or credentials they hold, whether they can provide family law mediation, and what fees and payment structure to expect. Asking these helps you find an alimony lawyer whose experience fits your case.

Where are Boca Raton alimony cases heard?

Alimony is decided as part of a divorce or a post-judgment proceeding filed with the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court. For Boca Raton residents, these cases are generally heard in the family division at the South County Courthouse, located at 200 W. Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, the nearest county courthouse to Boca Raton.

Is there an alimony lawyer near me in Boca Raton?

Yes. Lewert Law is located at 301 Yamato Road, Suite 4110, in Boca Raton, and we serve clients throughout the city and the surrounding area. We hold many consultations by Zoom for convenience. To reach Lewert Law directly, call (561) 544-6861.

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Speak With a Boca Raton Alimony Lawyer

Spousal support will shape your finances for years, so it is worth getting right. To talk through your situation with a board-certified Boca Raton alimony lawyer, call Lewert Law at (561) 544-6861 or reach out online to schedule a confidential consultation.