Equitable Distribution Tag

What happens when one spouse transfers assets acquired during the marriage (such as real estate) into a business entity that the other spouse does not own. In many Miami divorce cases, houses, investment properties, and other valuable assets are often placed into limited liability companies...

Social media influencer income Florida divorce disputes are becoming increasingly common as digital entrepreneurship expands across Miami and throughout Florida. Platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and affiliate marketing networks now generate substantial income streams that may rival traditional business revenue. When a marriage dissolves...

The treatment of goodwill in a Florida divorce involving a business is a recurring issue in dissolution of marriage litigation involving closely held companies, professional practices, and entrepreneurial ventures. In Florida family courts, goodwill often represents a substantial portion of the total value of a...

Is a verbal agreement binding in Florida divorce proceedings? This question frequently arises during settlement negotiations, mediation sessions, and informal discussions between spouses attempting to resolve family law disputes. In Florida family courts, particularly in Miami-Dade County and throughout South Florida, parties often reach tentative...

Collecting a divorce judgment in Florida often requires strategic use of judgment enforcement procedures authorized under Florida law. A party who receives a financial award in a dissolution of marriage case may assume that payment will follow automatically. In practice, however, many former spouses must...

Understanding stock vesting schedules in Florida divorce is increasingly important as compensation structures evolve in modern employment. Executives, technology professionals, financial industry employees, and startup founders frequently receive compensation in the form of stock options, restricted stock units, and other equity awards that vest over...

Handling a pre-construction condo  issue in a Florida divorce can be complex because the property may not yet exist as a completed unit at the time the marriage dissolves. Florida courts must determine whether the spouses own a marital asset, a contractual right, or a...

Protect your business in a Florida divorce by understanding how Florida courts classify business interests, value enterprise goodwill, and apply equitable distribution under Florida law. Business owners facing divorce in Miami must consider whether their company will be treated as marital property, how commingling can...

Unequal distribution in Florida divorce is one of the most misunderstood areas of equitable distribution litigation. Florida law begins with a strong presumption that marital assets and liabilities will be divided equally. However, section 61.075, Florida Statutes, expressly permits a trial court to award an...