More Women Having to Pay Alimony
While alimony has traditionally been awarded to the wife when a couple divorces, this trend is slowly changing.
Based on an article published by a local news source, some legal experts allege that more and more men are asking for, and receiving, alimony payments each month. This is because more women are not only entering the workforce, but earning more than their husbands. Alimony is generally given to the spouse that earns less than the other, allowing the spouse to either maintain their previous lifestyle permanently or for a specific period of time.
The article goes on to say that 24% of two-income households are dominated by women who bring in the larger paycheck. However, the author is quick to add that this does not equal a larger salary overall when compared to the workforce as a whole. Statistics show that of the women earning more than their husbands, 97% have salaries under $75,000.
If you plan to seek alimony in Florida, it is important that you contact a Jacksonville alimony lawyer who can help you seek the amount of support you are entitled to from your spouse.