Property Division

Before filing for divorce, Florida artists should be aware that their artwork is usually considered an asset in divorce proceedings. Works created before a marriage or after separation or divorce are usually not considered as part of the marital assets, although...

The interaction of credit and the maintenance of credit ratings can be substantially more complex inside a marriage. It is common for married couples in Florida to set up joint accounts with some lenders, and the liability for these accounts will often stay with the...

Florida residents who are seeking a divorce may wish to know more about how retirement accounts are handled during the split. If the account is considered marital property, it could end up being evenly split between the couple. When a court divides a couple's property...

Florida residents contemplating a divorce may be interested to know that state law is very specific when it comes to dividing property when a marriage ends. Following the principle of equitable distribution, a court will divide marital assets and liabilities equally...

Inheritances and gifts are generally considered separate property when obtained while married, but there are exceptions. Any assets or debt deemed marital property are subject to division in a divorce. Although not expressively required, Florida law encourages an...

A Florida couple entering into proceedings for divorce may find that asset division is one of the most challenging issues to resolve. It isn't uncommon for one partner in a marriage to be somewhat unfamiliar with financial issues affecting the couple, and this can...

Individuals in Florida who are facing divorce may wish to begin the process by evaluating their financial situation. One of the first steps in doing so is gathering documents related to assets as it is important to understand the complete picture before moving...

Florida residents might be interested in a recent article discussing mortgages, home ownership and divorce. In many marriages, the couple will buy a home that will be considered joint property. If the couple decides to separate, a number of factors might affect each...

Gray divorce is on the rise, according to the National Center for Family & Marriage Research. According to this organization, the divorce rate in Florida and across the United States for individuals over 50 doubled between 1990 and 2010. Additionally, the United...

For Florida couples who are going through a divorce, child custody battles may create a good deal of tension and animosity. Property division may cause tension as well, and if the property to be divided includes animals, then that tension may run especially high. For...