Dividing Property in Florida
The division of property is often one of the most contentious parts of a divorce. Disagreements between the ownership of cars, houses, and even pensions can be difficult to resolve. As such, there are several different laws that affect how an estate is divided.
In the case of Florida’s laws, the state has its own specific code that determines how each party to a divorce will divide his or her assets. Florida courts primarily uphold a fair distribution of property, not necessarily an equal distribution of property. Unless both spouses contributed the same amount of property or money to the relationship, then the property will be more appropriately weighted for one person.
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How the Courts Divide Property
By following a few central guidelines, many courts in Florida divide property according to a similar list of factors. These factors can include:
- Wanting to own a house property to support children
- Wanting to own a business or investment, and measuring who has committed more to that business or investment
- How long the two were married
- How financially stable each person is
- General financial support given from one person to the other in a marriage
Other factors can be taken into account, but, generally, the Florida courts prefer to award more to a spouse who has financially contributed to the marriage over a less proactive spouse.
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