More perfect disunion: Gov. DeSantis approves end to permanent alimony
Permanent alimony is no more in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation (SB 1416) that overhauls divorce law in Florida. The most notable change eliminates the possibility of divorced couples remaining eternally tied together financially.
The measure was among the last items passed by the Legislature awaiting action by the Governor. It will go into effect July 1, a day after DeSantis signed it.
The signing ends years of efforts to reform the divorce process in Florida. Sen. Joe Gruters, a Sarasota Republican, had sponsored the Senate bill. Rep. John Temple, a Wildwood Republican, championed the legislation in the House.
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