Category Archives: division of property
What is Marital vs. Separate Property In Florida?
During a divorce, property is divided according to the equitable distribution laws of the state. Under these laws, a couple’s assets are divided fairly, which does not always necessarily mean equally. Only marital property is divided during divorce and while that seems like a fairly straightforward concept, it can quickly become complicated. Below, one… Read More »
How Can You Protect Your Business During Divorce In Florida?
As a business owner, you have spent years building a successful company. If you are getting a divorce, you may think you will lose it and even just the thought is devastating. You are proud of your business, and it provides an income that has supported your family. You likely hope it will continue… Read More »
What Happens To The Business During Divorce In Florida?
No one wants to think about giving up the assets they value most, but unfortunately, it is an inevitability during divorce. Property division matters are always some of the most highly debated issues during the process. Owning a business that you have worked so hard for, and that is now in jeopardy, can make… Read More »
How Are Gifts Divided During Divorce In Florida?
The division of property is always one of the most complex issues in any divorce case. Under the equitable distribution laws in Florida, marital assets are divided in a fair, but not necessarily equal, manner. One of the most challenging aspects of property division is determining which assets and liabilities are considered marital, and… Read More »
What Should I Do If My Spouse Empties My Bank Account?
Married couples often find it easier to hold all or some of their funds in a joint bank account. A joint bank account makes it easier for either spouse to pay bills and keep on top of the household’s finances. While a joint bank account is convenient during a marriage, though, it can pose… Read More »
What Happens If You Hide Assets In A Florida Divorce?
People sometimes attempt to obscure or hide assets during a divorce so they are not subject to property division proceedings. If you are considering doing this, it is important that you know that it could have a very negative impact on your divorce case overall. Below, our Tampa property and liability division divorce lawyer… Read More »
How Are Assets Distributed In A Florida Divorce?
There are many issues to resolve during any divorce in Tampa, including the division of marital assets. Many people are under the mistaken belief that when they get a divorce, all assets are divided equally between the two spouses. In Florida, this is not always the case. Although marital assets are divided during any… Read More »
What Happens To A Professional Practice Business In A Florida Divorce?
Other than parenting time and other issues involving children, property division issues are some of the most contentious in any divorce. Dividing assets can become fiercely contested in any divorce case, but the potential for dispute is even greater when complex assets, such as a professional practice, are involved. Professionals in Tampa, and throughout… Read More »
Is Florida A 50/50 State In Divorce?
It is not uncommon for people to assume that when they get a divorce, each spouse will receive half of all the property they own with their spouse. This is not how the division of property works in Florida, though. Marital property is divided in half only in states that follow community property law,… Read More »
How Is Furniture Split In a Florida Divorce?
Under Florida law, all marital assets are divided fairly, although not necessarily equally, during the divorce process. This includes household items such as furniture. Clearly though, a couch or a recliner cannot be cut in half in order to be divided. So, how is furniture split during divorce? Our Tampa property division lawyer explains… Read More »
