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Introduced
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
In Committee
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Crossed Over
04/19/2023
04/19/2023
Passed
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/05/2023
07/05/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the court to consider the adultery of either spouse and any resulting economic impact in determining the amount of alimony awarded; providing a burden of proof for the party seeking support, maintenance, or alimony; removing the unanticipated change of circumstances requirement regarding modifying a parenting plan and time-sharing schedule; requiring the court to reduce or terminate support, maintenance, or alimony under certain circumstances; authorizing the court to reduce or terminate an award of support, maintenance, or alimony upon specific written findings of fact regarding the obligor's retirement, etc.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Florida's laws on alimony and child custody and timesharing. Key provisions include:
- Allowing courts to consider adultery and its economic impact when determining alimony awards, and requiring the party seeking alimony to prove their need and the other party's ability to pay.
- Removing the requirement of an "unanticipated change in circumstances" to modify a parenting plan and timesharing schedule, and allowing a parent's move within 50 miles to be considered a substantial change.
- Allowing courts to reduce or terminate alimony upon finding a supportive relationship between the receiving spouse and another person, or upon the paying spouse's retirement.
- Establishing guidelines for the duration and amount of durational alimony awards.
- Applying these changes to all new petitions for dissolution of marriage or support filed on or after July 1, 2023.
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Fiscal Policy (S)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-315, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1301 (Ch. 2023-301) (on 07/05/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1416 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1416/BillText/er/HTML |
| Analysis - Rules (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1416/Analyses/2023s01416.rc.PDF |
| Analysis - Rules (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1416/Analyses/2023s01416.pre.rc.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1416/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Analysis - Fiscal Policy (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1416/Analyses/2023s01416.fp.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1416/Amendment/919654/HTML | |
| Analysis - Fiscal Policy (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1416/Analyses/2023s01416.pre.fp.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1416/Amendment/388578/HTML | |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1416/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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