Alimony in Fort Lauderdale: how it is calculated
Alimony in Fort Lauderdale follows Florida law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Broward County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Fort Lauderdale case is actually heard.
Where a Fort Lauderdale case goes
A divorce filed in Fort Lauderdale is heard by the Florida court for Broward County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Fort Lauderdale has about 190,641 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
35% of income difference (net), duration by marriage length
Type
Durational alimony (statutory cap; no permanent alimony)
Does Fort Lauderdale have its own rule?
No. Fla. Stat. § 61.08 (as amended by SB 1416, 2023) applies across Florida, so a case from Fort Lauderdale is decided by the same numbers as one filed anywhere else in the state. What changes locally is the courthouse, the clerk's procedure and how long the docket takes — not the amount.
What the statute says
Fla. Stat. § 61.08 (as amended by SB 1416, 2023) — Florida Statutes, Section 61.08 — durational alimony.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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