{"id":255894,"date":"2025-11-07T10:07:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.staging.romaellefamilylaw.com\/?page_id=255894"},"modified":"2026-07-08T15:46:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T19:46:02","slug":"duration-and-marriage-length","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/es\/florida-family-law-practice-areas\/divorce\/alimony\/duration-and-marriage-length\/","title":{"rendered":"Duration and Marriage Length"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_gutters3 et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_0 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_0 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Alimony Duration &amp; 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Amounts<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Alimony Eligibility &amp; Qualifications<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Modifying &amp; Terminating Alimony<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Alimony Duration &amp; Marriage Length<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Florida Alimony Law Changes\/Reform<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters1 et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Types of Alimony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Alimony Calculation &amp; Amounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Alimony Eligibility &amp; Qualifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Modifying &amp; Terminating Alimony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Alimony Duration &amp; Marriage Length<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Florida Alimony Law Changes\/Reform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_4 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Marriage Length: The Foundation of Alimony Duration<\/h2>\n<p>Under Florida law, the length of your marriage is one of the most critical factors in determining both eligibility for alimony and how long alimony payments may continue. Florida categorizes marriages into three distinct duration categories, each with specific implications for alimony awards.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding these categories is essential for setting realistic expectations and developing an effective legal strategy for your case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_5 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_5 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Key Duration Principles<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/check-4.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/check-4.svg 24w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 24px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255318\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Marriage length affects alimony type eligibility<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/check-4.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/check-4.svg 24w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 24px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255318\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Duration limits vary by marriage category<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_5 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/check-4.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/check-4.svg 24w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 24px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255318\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Longer marriages may qualify for extended support<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/800x533.png\" title=\"800x533\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/800x533-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-30\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Florida\u2019s Three Marriage Duration Categories<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Each category has specific rules regarding alimony eligibility, duration, and modification options.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_6 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_6 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/clock-7.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/clock-7.svg 24w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 24px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255043\" title=\"clock (7)\" \/><\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_6 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Short-Term Marriage<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>Less than 7 Years<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Short-term marriages are those lasting less than 7 years. In these cases, there is a rebuttable presumption against awarding alimony, meaning the requesting party must present clear and convincing evidence of their need for support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_7 et_pb_row_inner et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_7 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Short-Term Marriage Characteristics:<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_7 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/scale-4.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/scale-4.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255899\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Presumption:<\/strong> Against awarding alimony<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_8 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gavel-3.svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gavel-3.svg 40w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 40px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255353\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Standard:<\/strong> Clear and convincing evidence required<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_9 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/calendar-days-9.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/calendar-days-9.svg 24w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 24px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255323\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Available Types:<\/strong> Bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, temporary<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_10 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hourglass.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hourglass.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255804\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Duration Limits:<\/strong> Highly restricted<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/800x533.png\" title=\"800x533\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/800x533-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-30\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/800x533.png\" title=\"800x533\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/800x533-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-30\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_8 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_8 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/calendar-days-7.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/calendar-days-7.svg 24w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 24px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-253537\" title=\"calendar\" alt=\"calendar\" \/><\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_11 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Moderate-Term Marriage<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>7 to 17 Years<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Moderate-term marriages lasting between 7 and 17 years represent the middle ground in Florida alimony law. These marriages may qualify for various types of alimony, with duration typically limited to the length of the marriage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_9 et_pb_row_inner et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_9 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Moderate-Term Marriage Characteristics:<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_12 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/scale-3.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/scale-3.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255806\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Presumption:<\/strong> Neutral consideration<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_13 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/list-check-1.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/list-check-1.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255903\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Available Types:<\/strong> All types except permanent<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_14 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/clock-9.svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/clock-9.svg 40w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 40px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255613\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Duration Limit:<\/strong> Cannot exceed marriage length<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_15 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chart-no-axes-combined-1.svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chart-no-axes-combined-1.svg 40w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 40px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255570\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> More options than short-term<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_10 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_10 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/heart-3.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/heart-3.svg 24w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 24px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255044\" title=\"heart (3)\" \/><\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_16 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Long-Term Marriage<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>17+ Years<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Long-term marriages lasting 17 years or more receive special consideration under Florida law. While permanent alimony was eliminated in 2023, long-term marriages may qualify for durational alimony up to 75% of the marriage length in exceptional circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_11 et_pb_row_inner et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_11 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Long-Term Marriage Characteristics:<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_17 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbs-up.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbs-up.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255906\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Presumption:<\/strong> Favorable for alimony awards<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_18 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/percent.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/percent.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255905\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Extended Duration:<\/strong> Up to 75% of marriage length<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_19 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/star-2.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/star-2.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255904\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Special Consideration:<\/strong> For exceptional circumstances<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_20 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/shield-3.svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/shield-3.svg 40w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 40px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255357\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Greater Protection:<\/strong> For economically disadvantaged spouse<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_6 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/800x533.png\" title=\"800x533\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/800x533-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-30\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Alimony Types Comparison<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A side-by-side comparison to help you understand the key differences between each type of alimony.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters1 et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_28 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em>*In exceptional circumstances with clear and convincing evidence<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_29 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Marriage Length<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_30 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Bridge-the-Gap<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_31 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Rehabilitative<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_32 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Durational<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_33 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Presumption<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_22 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_34 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Less than 7 years<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_23 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_35 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Max 2 years<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_24 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_36 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Based on plan<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_25 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_37 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Not available<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_26 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_38 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Against alimony<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_27 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_39 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">7-17 years<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_28 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_40 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Max 2 years<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_29 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_41 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Based on plan<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_30 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_42 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Up to marriage length<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_31 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_43 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Neutral<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_32 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_44 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">17+ years<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_33 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_45 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Max 2 years<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_34 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_46 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Based on plan<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_35 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_47 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Up to 75% of marriage*<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_36 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_48 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Favorable<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_37 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_49 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">*In exceptional circumstances with clear and convincing evidence<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_8 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters3 et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_38 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_7 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/785x410.png\" width=\"785\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/785x410.png 785w, https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/785x410-480x251.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 785px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-33\" title=\"785x410\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_39 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_12 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_12 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_50 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Exceptional Circumstances for Extended Duration<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_51 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>For long-term marriages, Florida courts may award durational alimony for up to 75% of the marriage length when exceptional circumstances are proven by clear and convincing evidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_21 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/accessibility-1.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/accessibility-1.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255890\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Physical or Mental Disability<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Significant health issues preventing employment or self-support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_22 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cake.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cake.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255907\" alt=\"make a payment\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Advanced Age<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Age-related barriers to entering or re-entering the workforce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_23 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baby-1.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baby-1.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255891\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Caregiving Responsibilities<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Caring for disabled children or family members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_24 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/circle-question-mark-2.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/circle-question-mark-2.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255853\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Significant Economic Disadvantage<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Substantial disparity in earning capacity or financial resources.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_9 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_40 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_52 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Grounds for Alimony Modification<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_53 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Florida courts require substantial changes in circumstances to modify existing alimony orders. Here are the most common qualifying situations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_41 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_8 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/calendar-plus-2.svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/calendar-plus-2.svg 40w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 40px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-256809\" title=\"calendar-plus-2\" alt=\"Phone\" \/><\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_54 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Start Date<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_55 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Marriage duration begins on the date of the marriage ceremony, regardless of when the marriage license was obtained.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_42 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_9 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/file-pen-line.svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/file-pen-line.svg 40w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 40px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-256810\" title=\"file-pen-line\" alt=\"Phone\" \/><\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_56 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>End Date<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_57 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Marriage duration ends on the date the divorce petition is filed, not when the final judgment is entered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_43 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_10 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/calculator.svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/calculator.svg 40w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 40px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-256808\" title=\"calculator\" alt=\"Phone\" \/><\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_58 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Calculation Method<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_59 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Duration is calculated in years and months. Even one day into a new year counts as part of that year for categorization purposes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_44 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_60 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Grounds for Alimony Modification<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_14 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_45 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_61 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Example 1<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_62 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Married: June 1, 2010<br \/>\nFiled: May 30, 2017<br \/>\n<strong>Duration: 6 years, 11 months<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #e83c3c;\">Short-term marriage<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_46 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_63 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Example 2<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_64 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Married: March 15, 2005<br \/>\nFiled: August 20, 2018<br \/>\n<strong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"274\">Duration:<\/strong> 13 years, 5 months<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #f7bd00;\">Moderate-term marriage<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_47 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_65 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Example 3<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_66 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Married: January 10, 1998<br \/>\nFiled: February 5, 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Duration: 24 years, 1 month<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #588f27;\">Long-term marriage<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_10 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_48 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_13 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_13 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_67 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Strategic Timing Considerations<\/h2>\n<p>The timing of when you file for divorce can significantly impact your alimony rights and obligations. Understanding these strategic considerations is crucial for protecting your interests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_14 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_14 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_68 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Filing Before Key Anniversaries<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_69 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Filing just before the 7-year or 17-year anniversary can significantly impact alimony eligibility and duration limits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_15 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_15 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_70 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Separation vs. Filing Date<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_71 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Physical separation doesn\u2019t stop the marriage duration clock \u2013 only the filing date matters for alimony calculations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_16 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_16 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_72 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Impact on Negotiations<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_73 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Marriage length category affects negotiating power and settlement discussions regarding alimony terms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_49 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_11 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/800x533.png\" title=\"800x533\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/800x533-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-30\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_11 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_gutters3 et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_50 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough column1_divorce\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_74 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Marriage Length &amp; Alimony Duration<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_0 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What if we were married exactly 7 years?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>Your content goes here. 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Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_4 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What constitutes \"exceptional circumstances\" for extended duration?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. 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et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Hear from families we\u2019ve had the privilege to help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_17 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_57 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_25 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/man2-testimonial-icon.svg\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/man2-testimonial-icon.svg 128w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 128px, 100vw\" 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I am so grateful to her...she works tirelessly for the needs of her clients, her work is incomparable I recommend her to all my friends and family...!\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_58 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_26 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman1-testimonial-icon.svg\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman1-testimonial-icon.svg 128w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 128px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255152\" alt=\"testimonial-icon\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Andrade Victoria<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/5-star.svg\" width=\"100\" height=\"30\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-255369 alignnone size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_87 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>\"Amazing attorney Knowledgeable, Informed, persuasive, and skilled. It was so hard to decide on an attorney but I'm so glad I made the right choice I could not be more happy with my results and I definitely recommend this firm to all my friends and family.\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":255722,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-255894","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/255894","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=255894"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/255894\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":257686,"href":"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/255894\/revisions\/257686"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/255722"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=255894"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}