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Florida is what is commonly known as an "equitable distribution" state, which means that all marital property will be divided in a fair, but not necessarily equal manner.
At the law offices of Stephen K. Miller, P.A., a Florida divorce law firm with the experience necessary to ensure that our clients get their fair share of marital assets throughout the course of both uncontested and contested divorces, we strive to ensure that you have all of the facts associated with your partner’s financial position. It is our mission to protect our clients' assets while we work to resolve division of asset issues prior to litigation.
Defining Marital Assets
Florida family law seeks to divide marital property equally during the dissolution of marriage.
Marital assets may include:
* Assets that were acquired during the course of the marriage, individually by either spouse or jointly.
* The enhancement in value and appreciation of certain non-marital assets resulting from the efforts or contribution of either party during the marriage.
* Inter-spousal gifts acquired during the marriage.
* All vested and non-vested benefits, rights and funds that may have been accrued during the marriage through retirement, pension, profit sharing, annuity, deferred compensation, and insurance plans.
* In most cases, all real property held by the parties as tenants by the entireties, acquired prior to or during the marriage.
Non-marital assets may include:
* Assets that were acquired prior to the marriage.
* Assets acquired separately by either party by inter-spousal gift, bequest, devise, or descent.
* All income from non-marital assets during the marriage unless the income was treated, used, or relied upon by the parties as a marital asset.
* Assets excluded from marital assets by valid written agreement of the parties.
To ensure an accurate calculation of assets, it is imperative that parties hire a family law attorney experienced in property division.
Fighting for what is Rightfully Yours
At the law offices of Stephen K. Miller, P.A., with several locations throughout North-Central Florida, we serve as advocates for our clients in Florida property distribution disputes. Our dedicated family law staff can provide you with protection of your assets when your spouse wants to claim the property as their own.
When it comes to a divorce, there is too much is at stake. Property distribution matters must be handled by an attorney that can offer personalized service and attention to every detail of each unique case.
While you may think that Florida divorce law makes the process easy, you never know when complications can arise regarding property distribution. Complexities may exist when both spouses contribute to an individual bank account owned by one spouse prior to marriage or as retirement accounts increase in value over time.
Contact Us today for aggressive, personalized service from one of our skilled Florida divorce attorneys.
Even though our Florida law firm may be able to settle your property distribution issues out of court, Stephen K. Miller’s strength and track record of success can certainly influence asset distribution negotiations.
