Spousal support, also known as alimony, is intended to eliminate or decrease financial inequality that often results from divorce. It is not automatically ordered but may be awarded based on factors like standard of living during marriage, length of marriage, age and health of parties, financial resources and earning capacities. There are multiple types of spousal support in Florida, including bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational and permanent alimony. A spousal support order can be modified or terminated if there is a significant change in circumstances, such as remarriage or the existence of a supportive relationship with a new partner.