In general, alimony provides support to the weaker spouse financially.

It is about six different types under Florida Alimony Law.

They include:

• Permanent periodic alimony:

It is awarded in long-term marriages to help the spouse continue to possess the same lifestyle even after divorce.

• Rehabilitative alimony:

It awards in medium or short-duration marriages. The parties should present a rehabilitation plan to receive it.

• Durational alimony:

It offers when the permanent or rehabilitative alimony is inappropriate to the case.

No plans are to produce to receive this.

• Lump-sum alimony:

Alimony pay as a lump sum amount.

• Bridge the gap alimony:

short term alimony to assist a person with the transition.

• Temporary alimony:

awarded till the final judgment of dissolution of marriage.