As an equitable distribution state, Florida courts attempt to divide marital property in a divorce so that the distribution is fair. That is the guiding principle. Equitable, however, should not be confused as equal. A fair division will not always be an equal division and vice versa. It is not uncommon,...
Category: Property Distribution
How Assets Are Valued in a Divorce
Pursuant to state law, Florida divorces require an equitable division of the marital assets between the spouses. Equitable means fair, which is not necessarily the same thing as an equal division of the assets. After it has been determined what assets are considered marital property and what are considered separate, the...
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What Property Distribution Issues Arise in a Florida Divorce?
One of the main things that will need to be addressed and resolved in a Florida divorce is property distribution. Within the issue of property distribution, other issues will naturally arise and need to be handled. This can be one of the more complex things that needs to be handled in...
