How to uncover the truth if your spouse is hiding assets
Property division can be an intricate process, especially when hidden assets enter the picture. A spouse may try to conceal assets to gain an upper hand, leaving their partner worried about their future. As tensions can rise, it is essential to know the signs of...
How does a prenup or postnup affect property division in Florida?
In Florida, as in other states, divorce courts apply specific rules when dividing property between separating spouses. However, this process is not set in stone. There are instances when the state’s rules on property division do not apply. For instance, Florida...
What to do about the mortgage during the divorce
Dividing property during the divorce can be complex, especially when dealing with valuable assets. Aside from joint accounts and other marital belongings, deciding what to do about the family home can lead to complications. This property usually has an accompanying...
What assets cannot be divided in a Florida divorce?
In Florida, property division follows the principle of equitable distribution. While this aims for fairness, it does not mean that the court will divide all assets equally. Certain assets are subject to division. However, it’s important to understand that there are...
Are you afraid to get a divorce because of financial uncertainty?
Marriage involves making sacrifices to support each other. In many marriages, one spouse gives up their career to take on the role of homemaker. By doing so, the working spouse can concentrate on their job or business and come home to a clean house and even a...
Dividing property in Florida during a divorce
When it comes to dividing property in divorce, the law isn't the same from one state to the next. In Florida, the couple's marital property must be divided in an equitable (fair) manner. It is important to understand that "equitable" doesn't necessarily mean "equal."...
Dividing marital property and debts in divorce
Divorce can be emotionally and financially challenging for the parties involved. In a divorce, spouses are required to divide their property which includes their debts and they may need additional information to help them navigate this part of the divorce. Equitable...
How is a marital home divided if one party wants to keep it?
During a Florida divorce, people may disagree about many issues. In some instances, there is an overlap from one part of the case to another. This is often viewed in the context of children, custody, support and parenting time. However, it can also involve nearly...
Is Property Always Divided Equally In A Divorce?
When marriages end in Florida, the shared life that the couple had during the marriage also comes to an end. This means they need to divide all of their marital property as they separate their lives. The first step in this process is to determine what property is...
When A Home Becomes Commingled Property
When you are married and buy a house, legally speaking, you own it together. If you divorce, you will have to divide the house as part of your marital property. But what if one of you owned the property before the marriage and the other spouse paid for repairs on the...