Court Reverses Alimony Denial — Retirement Doesn't End Alimony | Case No. 2D13-6070

Florida 2nd DCA Oral Argument | Reversal of Permanent Alimony Denial — Retirement Not Grounds for Termination | Case No. 2D13-6070 In this compelling Florida appellate oral argument, the 2nd District Court of Appeal reverses a trial court's denial of permanent alimony. The trial court had improperly denied alimony solely because the obligor was expected to retire in the future. The appellate court clarifies that a spouse's anticipated retirement does not mandate termination of an alimony obligation — it only allows the trial court to revisit the parties' financial circumstances upon a proper motion. This video features a written opinion and reversal, making it an essential resource for family law practitioners in Florida. Key Legal Issues: Permanent alimony and the effect of obligor's retirement Standards for denial vs. termination of alimony Burden on the obligor to show inability to pay upon retirement Statutes Cited: § 61.08, Fla. Stat. — Alimony; factors to be considered in determining amount and type § 61.14, Fla. Stat. — Enforcement and modification of alimony, support, or maintenance orders Cases Cited: Suarez v. Sanchez, 43 So. 3d 118 (Fla. 3d DCA 2010) — Reversing termination of permanent alimony upon obligor's retirement Written Opinion: http://www.2dca.org/opinions/Opinion_... Rules Cited: Fla. R. App. P. 9.030 — Jurisdiction of district courts of appeal About Weidner Law: Weidner Law represents individuals in Florida state and federal court appeals. Practice areas include family law, consumer law, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, and estate planning. Attorney Matt Weidner is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Website: http://mattweidnerlaw.com YouTube Channel: Matthew Weidner Weidner Law | 250 Mirror Lake North | St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 | 727-954-8752 --- These videos are posted in furtherance of showing the world the finest legal work being practiced in Florida's highest courts.