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You are correct that Florida is a no fault state and marital misconduct is not relevant in most cases. There are some instances where marital misconduct may be considered. First if there is a custody dispute over which parent is better for the majority of time sharing, then the moral fitness of the parties may be a factor, but not determinative by itself. Second if money is spent on an affair, such as gifts to your lover, then the court may award your husband compensation for the depleted marital assets. Third if you are seeking alimony from your husband, and you have ended the marriage due to your adulterous affair, then the court may consider your conduct in awarding alimony, although that in itself would not be solely determinative.

A couple who have been married for more than 17 years are deemed to be in a long term marriage. If there is a disparity in their incomes, the one who has less and hence a need for the other party ton contribute to their needs can be required to do so. The Court must find that the paying party has the ability to do so. Since we are in a no-fault state you won't have to prove his infedelity. Alimony is your case is presumed to be payable.