In the State of Florida, the supportive relationship statute allows the payor of alimony to have their alimony obligation reduced or terminated if their ex-spouse is in a supportive relationship.
The court shall consider and make written findings of fact regarding all relevant facts and additional factors.
Factor k. to be considered is:
“The extent to which the obligee and the other person have provided support to the children or other family members of one another, regardless of any legal duty to do so.”
This factor is aimed at understanding the level of mutual support and care within the family unit.
An example of this may be, if the other person has a child from a previous relationship, and the obligee has been actively involved in the child’s life, providing emotional and financial support, attending school events, and taking care of the child when the other person is at work.
This statute would allow the court to consider the support the obligee has provided to the other person’s family members, even though they are not legally obligated to do so.
This support may influence decisions regarding the supportive relationship and the alimony obligation, as it demonstrates the level of commitment and involvement within the other person’s family.
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