The debate over proposed alimony laws in Florida that would drastically change the divorce landscape is heating up before the Legislature begins the 2012 session.<\/p>\n
Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell analyzed the proposed Florida House and Senate bills in a mid-November article claiming the bill would benefit \u201c\u2026wealthy men who cheat on their wives.\u201d<\/p>\n
A pro-reform group called Florida Alimony Reform claims the Sunshine State\u2019s laws are draconian and out-of-touch with modern society. According to the group\u2019s website, \u201cBecause of [antiquated] laws and attitudes, it is common for healthy, employed women in their 30s and 40s to receive permanent alimony.\u201d<\/p>\n
Versions of the bill were introduced by State Sen. Miguel Diaz de la Portilla of Miami and State Rep. Ritch Workman of Brevard County, both Republicans. Maxwell pointed out in his column that Workman introduced the bill only about a week after his own divorce became final.<\/p>\n
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