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In a Florida divorce, marital property is divided according to the “equitable distribution” standard. As is often explained, dividing property equitably between spouses does not necessarily result in a 50-50 split of marital assets. Instead, equitable distribution is...
Whether Florida ex-spouses are entitled to benefit from salary and cost-of-living increases to their ex’s pension post-filingOne of the most important decisions in divorce is the division of marital property – and one of the more complex parts of that decision...
What happens when passive investments depreciate in value after a Florida divorce filing Sometimes it takes a while to get divorced. While the legal proceeding is open and pending, economic and financial problems in the markets beyond the control of either party can...
The scary implications of codifying Kaaa v. Kaaa for nonmarital property owners, part 2Yesterday, we introduced the issue of whether and how a Florida judge in a divorce should classify and divide passive appreciation on nonmarital real estate that secured a mortgage...
The scary implications of codifying Kaaa v. Kaaa for nonmarital property owners, part 1When a spouse brings preowned real estate into marriage, does not add the other spouse to the title and later divorces, the nonmarital property owner may think that he or she will...
Did your spouse run up large credit card bills without your knowledge? Take out a consumer loan without talking to you first? Now that divorce is on the horizon, are you afraid that you might get stuck with some of that debt, which you had nothing to do with?Should...
Interspousal gifts during a Florida marriageA gift during marriage from one spouse to the other probably makes the recipient feel like the gift is their own property. It may surprise you to learn that in Florida statute, interspousal gifts during marriage are marital...
Dividing student loan debt in Florida divorceTwo issues can arise in a divorce related to a spouse’s college or graduate school education. First, is a degree earned during the marriage an asset to divide or is it relevant in settling the terms of a divorce? Second,...
Who keeps the engagement ring in Florida when the engagement falls apart? When a couple planning to marry calls off the wedding, the engagement ring is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But as it may have significant value, once the dust settles, the...
The advantages and pitfalls of refinancing a mortgage due to divorceWhat to do with the family home in a divorce is one of the most significant decisions most spouses must make in divorce negotiations. Are they parents who think it would be good at a time of family...