Category Archives: Property Division
Inheritance and Property Division
In Florida, a married couple’s assets are divided into two categories: marital assets and separate property. The former generally refers to all property that is acquired by either spouse during the course of their marriage, while the letter is made up of assets that the parties brought into the marriage. When a couple decides… Read More »
Valuing Marital Assets
Florida is an equitable distribution state, which means that divorcing couples must divide all of their marital assets equitably upon the dissolution of their marriage. Ensuring that assets are properly categorized and appraised is crucial when it comes to making sure that divorce-related property settlement agreements are fair and equitable, so if you and… Read More »
What is a Fair and Equitable Property Settlement?
Property settlement negotiations usually play a large part in most divorces and while Florida’s requirement that property agreements be fair and equitable may seem relatively straightforward, this not always true. For instance, most people assume that equitable means equal, but when it comes to property settlements, assets are rarely divided 50/50. For help coming… Read More »
Finances and Divorce
Going through a divorce requires couples to grapple with their finances. This includes calculating not only assets and income, but also expenses and liabilities, which can be a complicated process, especially for those without assistance from an attorney or a team of financial experts. These calculations play a critical role when it comes to… Read More »
