Category Archives: Property Division
What Factors Are Considered During Equitable Distribution?
If you live in Florida and are considering divorce, you probably have a lot of questions about the kinds of issues you’ll encounter during divorce, including how your assets will be divided. You may be asking yourself who gets what and which assets are even subject to division. The answers to these questions will… Read More »
When Separate Property Becomes Marital Property
In Florida, divorcing couples can’t legally end their marriages until they have contended with a number of related issues, like property division. Under the laws of the state, only marital assets, or assets acquired during the marriage, must be split upon divorce. Separate property, or assets acquired by either party before the marriage took… Read More »
Could I Lose My Family Heirlooms In Divorce?
Dividing marital assets often proves to be one of the most difficult aspects of divorce, with many couples wary of losing their personal assets or valuable family heirlooms. Fortunately, there are strict rules in place that can help divorcing couples protect their personal property in the event of divorce. Separate Property is Protected One… Read More »
What Is The Wasteful Dissipation Of Marital Assets?
In Florida, before a couple’s divorce can be finalized, the spouses must divide their marital assets in an equitable manner. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous people, in an effort to deprive their partner of a fair share of an asset, will attempt to waste, sell, or even hide it before or after filing for divorce. This… Read More »
The Benefits Of Staying In The Marital Home During Divorce
When a couple decides to file for divorce, they will undoubtedly have a lot of different things to discuss with each other. One of the most important is how the parties will divide their debts and assets, including the family home. While some couples wish to leave the past behind by selling the home… Read More »
What To Know About Property Division During A Florida Divorce
One of the most difficult aspects of many divorces is navigating the asset division process, which requires couples to split up any property that they acquired during the marriage. While many couples are able to reach an agreement on how to divide this property in an out-of-court setting, doing so isn’t always possible, in… Read More »
Inheritance And Divorce In Florida
Most married couples don’t receive inheritances jointly. Instead, one spouse will usually receive a bequest as an individual. If the couple later divorces, this inheritance will most likely remain in the sole possession of the original heir. Furthermore, these amounts could also end up playing a role in a court’s decision regarding whether someone… Read More »
Do I Still Have To Pay Off Marital Credit Card Debt If The Card Isn’t In My Name?
One of the most common questions we receive from couples who are initiating the divorce process is who will be responsible for paying off credit card debt incurred during the marriage. This often proves to be an especially pressing concern for those who weren’t responsible for taking out the card. In most cases, the… Read More »
The Consequences Of Hiding Assets During Divorce
While many divorces go relatively smoothly, with little contention between the parties, this is not always the case. In fact, divorce can bring out the worst in people, especially when it comes to splitting up assets. Sometimes, a spouse may even attempt to rob the other of a fair property settlement by hiding or… Read More »
Do I Have To Share My Inheritance After Divorce?
Deciding who will retain which assets after divorce often proves to be one of the most complex aspects of ending a marriage, with both parties wishing to keep what is rightfully theirs. In Florida, couples are generally required to divide all of their marital assets, or property acquired during the marriage, equitably. This is… Read More »
