Gulf Breeze, FL Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

  The fact that you have moved does not prohibit your receipt of alimony and child support.  Have you been served with divorce papers?  If so, you will need to respond to same.  Since you say he filed in Florida, and you are abroad, it would make sense for you to hire a Florida attorney in the county in which he filed the divorce to represent your interest and the interest of your son.   Child support is based, in part, on the respective incomes of the parties, health insurance costs, child care costs and then number of overnights each parent has with the child.  This is part of what is discovered during the divorce process by exchange of documents.   Alimony is based on the ability of one party to pay alimony and the need of the other party to receive it.  As such, the same information (and some additional too) is used by a court to determine entitlement first, and then, if there is an entitlement, the ability of the party to pay and how much.  Typically, in a 9 year marriage (absent extenuating circumstances) the law provides alimony can be paid for a maximum of 9 years.  However, often times the courts set a much lesser time.    I hope this helps you.   Best wishes, Cindy S. Vova Law Offices of Cindy S. Vova, P.A. Broward/Boca Raton 954-316-3496/561-962-2785 info@vovalaw.com       

You need to consult with an attorney in order to best determine your potential rights and options. In Florida, there are actions that can be taken, and you may very well be entitled to half of everything he took and alimony.