Equitable distribution Florida law governs how courts divide property and debt during divorce. Under Fla. Stat. § 61.075, marital assets and liabilities must be distributed fairly between spouses when a marriage dissolves. The statute creates a structured process for identifying marital property, valuing that property,...
Financial infidelity in Florida divorce cases occurs when one spouse secretly spends, hides, or misuses marital money without the other spouse’s knowledge. In Miami and throughout Florida, financial infidelity can significantly affect equitable distribution, alimony awards, and the overall financial outcome of a divorce. Florida...
Interspousal gifts in Florida divorce proceedings raise important questions regarding marital property, equitable distribution, and the legal presumption that certain transfers between spouses during a marriage become marital assets. Understanding how interspousal gifts Florida divorce courts analyze can significantly affect the outcome of property division...
Financial affidavits in Florida divorce cases are generally mandatory under Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285. In most dissolution of marriage proceedings in Florida, both parties must file sworn financial affidavits that disclose income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. These affidavits are central to the...
Who keeps the house in a Florida divorce is one of the most financially and emotionally significant questions in Florida family law litigation. In Miami-Dade County divorce proceedings governed by Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes, the determination of who retains the marital residence is...
Durational Alimony Florida law is governed primarily by Fla. Stat. § 61.08 and establishes a structured framework for awarding time-limited spousal support in Florida dissolution proceedings. In Miami and throughout Florida, durational alimony provides economic assistance to a former spouse for a defined period following...
Rehabilitative alimony in Florida is one of the most precisely regulated forms of spousal support available under Florida law, and understanding its requirements is essential for any spouse navigating a dissolution of marriage in Miami-Dade County or throughout the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Unlike other forms...
Pet Custody in Florida Divorce is a frequent and emotionally charged issue in modern dissolution proceedings, particularly in high density jurisdictions such as Miami-Dade County. Although many spouses view dogs, cats, and other companion animals as members of the family, Florida courts analyze Pet Custody...
Marital vs Non-Marital Assets Florida Divorce is one of the most important legal distinctions in any dissolution of marriage case in Miami and throughout Florida. The classification of property as marital or non marital directly determines what is subject to equitable distribution under Fla Stat...