Florida Governor DeSantis Finally Approves Alimony Overhaul, Ending Years of Vetoes

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that overhauls the state's alimony laws, eliminating permanent alimony and setting up a process for ex-spouses to seek modifications to alimony agreements when they want to retire. The measure has drawn criticism from the "First Wives Advocacy Group," who argue that it will cause financial devastation for older women who receive permanent alimony. Supporters of the bill believe it adds clarity and ends permanent alimony, benefiting Florida families. The new law will also set a five-year limit on rehabilitative alimony and allow alimony payers to seek modifications if a supportive relationship exists with their ex-spouses.