Category Archives: Property Division
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How Are Assets Divided In An Uncontested Florida Divorce?
While no divorce is completely stress-free or without complications, uncontested divorces, which don’t involve litigation, tend to be one of the least stressful and least expensive ways to end a marriage. Part of what makes this process so much simpler, however, is that the parties involved are required to come up with their own… Read More »
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How To Protect Your Business During Divorce
Divorce is a complex process that can take a toll on many aspects of a couple’s life, including their business interests. If you or your spouse own a business in Florida and you are considering divorce, there are a few steps that you can take to help protect it. Read on to learn more…. Read More »
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What Qualifies As An Asset During Divorce?
Ending a marriage is not only an emotional process, but also a legal one that involves a lot of complicated issues, like asset division. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of confusion over what qualifies as an asset when it comes to property division in Florida, so we’ve included some information to help clarify what’s fair… Read More »
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Who Keeps The Car In A Florida Divorce?
A lot of married couples pool their resources and property when they tie the knot, which means that over time, they are often able to achieve a higher standard of living with their dual incomes. Unfortunately, when couples end a marriage, they must usually adjust that standard again, as not only will their household… Read More »
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What Debts Are Subject To Division During Divorce?
It’s not uncommon for those who get married to pool the majority of their assets. This may eventually involve purchasing a home together, buying a shared car, or even just depositing paychecks into the same checking or savings account. In addition to these assets, many couples also start sharing debt, using shared credit cards… Read More »
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5 Things To Think About When Deciding Who Gets The Family Home In A Divorce
For many couples, the family home is their most valuable asset, which can complicate things for those who decide to get divorced. We’ve included a few things to consider for couples trying to determine who, if anyone, will retain the family home after divorce. Property Value One of the most important factors couples will… Read More »
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How The Active Appreciation Of Non-Marital Assets Could Affect Your Property Settlement
When one spouse owns property prior to a marriage, then that particular asset is typically classified as his or her separate, or non-marital property (as long as that person doesn’t take steps to convert the property into a jointly owned asset). Property that is categorized as separate remains in the sole possession of the… Read More »
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The Intentional Dissipation Of Assets During A Florida Divorce
Financial issues are common during divorce, with couples often unable to agree on how they will fairly divide their marital assets. In some high-conflict cases, one spouse may even try to rob the other of some property by intentionally spending an asset, transferring it to a third party, or attempting to hide it. When… Read More »
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Do I Have To Share My Inheritance If I Get Divorced?
Before a couple can get divorced in Florida they must first decide on how they will divide their marital assets, or the property they acquired during the course of their marriage. Generally, any asset acquired by either spouse will qualify as marital property as long as it was actually obtained after the marriage took… Read More »
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Protecting Your Assets During Divorce
Divorce can be a legally complex process. One of the most confusing aspects (for divorcing couples) often proves to be the division of assets. Understanding Florida’s property division laws is critical to helping divorcing couples get a handle on what they can expect this process to look like. Read on to learn more about… Read More »