Alimony Attorneys in Gainesville
Relentlessly Fighting for the Results You Need
At Dunham & Ingram, our alimony lawyers in Gainesville are dedicated to finding the best resolution to your divorce. The end of a marriage creates uncertainty, with many spouses choosing family over career pursuits. When one household becomes two, the financial needs of nonworking husbands and wives must be addressed to determine the type of spousal support best for them.
About Alimony in Florida
In Florida, alimony can take many forms:
- Durational alimony — Provides economic assistance for a set period of time
- Rehabilitative alimony — Awarded to a spouse to establish self-support through schooling or training
- Bridge-the-gap alimony — Allows for a transition from the marriage and assists with short-term needs
State courts must make a determination based on the facts of either party's ability to pay maintenance. From there, the proper alimony type is determined.
The amount of alimony is based on the following:
- Duration of the marriage
- Earning capacities of each spouse
- Standard of living during the marriage
- Child custody and support responsibilities
- Educational levels, vocational skills, and employability of each spouse
- Financial resources, including non-marital and marital assets and debts
Alimony is not a "do-it-yourself" process that involves putting numbers into an online calculator. Many divorcing couples want shortcuts to save time and money. They either make agreements on their own or forego financial support. Once formalized, alimony cannot be revisited.
These so-called simplified calculations and informal arrangements can end up costing much more for spouses paying for, or entitled to, alimony.
Call (352) 415-2896 for a Consultation
Contact our knowledgeable alimony attorneys in Gainesville today and set up your case evaluation. Our legal team will sit down with you and discuss all the facts of your situation with you. Then, we can help you make well-informed decisions regarding your future and ensure your rights are fully protected throughout the legal process.
Servicios de Traducción en Español Disponibles. Call (352) 415-2896 to set up a case evaluation with our Gainesville divorce attorneys.
What Sets Us Apart
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AffordableWe offer no-obligation consultation to new clients.
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HelpfulWe know the value of communicating clearly with our clients.
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AggressiveWe know how to fight efficiently.
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CommittedWe are dedicated to each of our clients.
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ExperiencedWe have handled all types of misdemeanors and felonies.
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When I was first looking to hire an attorney, I made contact with Dunham and Ingram first. They gave me great advice on my phone consultation and encouraged me to shop around and interview several firms and individuals. I went with my gut and the firm that gave me the best feeling and chose to hire Andy Ingram as my attorney. What I soon discovered is that Andy Ingram is amazing. I hired him to represent me in my case and was amazed with his results. Mr. Ingram worked on my case and kept me fully abreast of every development, the strategies for fighting my case and took the time to explain to me what everything meant. He was very mindful of my wallet and made the effort to exercise fiscal responsibility and not just see dollar signs. If you have a criminal case then I would encourage you to seek the guidance and expertise of Mr. Ingram. You will not be sorry that you did, if there is a positive that can come from your situation, he will find it and achieve it.Former Client
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Divorce can be a tramatic experience for most people.Leading up to and during the experience a person feels many emotions such as sadness,loss betrayal and anger.I was feeling all of the afore mentioned feelings and more.In my search for an attorney I wanted someone who was tough and yet fair Someone suggested that I try Chris Dunham During my first meeting with him I knew Chris was who I was looking for.Chris led me through some tough times with a totally non uncooperative ex. I must say that his experience paid off I would highly recommend Chris and his staff at Dunham and Ingram I want to personally thank everyonr at his firm for making a terrible situation bearable Joe RaimoJoe R.
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“Mr. Ingram managed my case with precision and confidence, resulting in an outcome which pleased me very much, and was far beyond what I had originally expected, given my legal situation at the time.”Bert
