Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Alimony

A spouse who is disabled may qualify for permanent alimony in Florida even if the marriage is not considered a long-term marriage. A court awarding permanent alimony in a short or moderate term marriage must make a finding that no other type of alimony is appropriate under the circumstances. This would usually apply in a case in which a spouse became permanently, severely disabled and unable to work. This was an issue in the case Gardi v. Gardi, 4D19-194 (Fla. 4th DCA June 9, 2021).