Updated September 1, 2026. Quick answer: Florida bars durational alimony after a marriage lasting less than three years.
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The state rule that changes the answer
- Florida bars durational alimony after a marriage lasting less than three years.
- The durational cap is 50% of a short-term marriage, 60% of a moderate-term marriage, and 75% of a long-term marriage, subject to the statute's exceptional-circumstances route.
- The amount is the lesser of reasonable need or 35% of the difference between the parties' net incomes.
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Primary source and verification
The controlling source used here is Fla. Stat. § 61.08. Confirm the current official text and the facts of the order before acting; this is a source-backed planning guide, not individualized legal advice.