DeSantis should abolish permanent alimony and make divorcees work for their keep

Published April 20, 2023 5:35pm ET



For over a decade now, Florida Republicans have unsuccessfully tried to modernize their state’s alimony law for the 21st century. At every step, Republican governors have thwarted pro-family reforms.

After his 20-point reelection margin, Ron DeSantis has the political capital and the opportunity for further electoral gains to finally reform antiquated alimony laws to make it fairer for Sunshine State’s tax base of working mothers and fathers.

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