Are retirement plans considered marital property?

October 23, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Per Florida Statute, any benefits, rights, and/or funds accrued during the marriage in retirement and pension plans are considered marital property subject to equitable distribution. Retirement and pension plan benefits are treated as marital property because they are considered a contractual right received during marriage in lieu of higher compensation, which would have otherwise increased the […]

What is equitable distribution?

September 5, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

Equitable distribution is the process in which the Court divides marital assets and liabilities during divorce proceedings. Florida Statute §61.075 defines this process and includes factors that the Court considers when determining whether property acquired during the marriage is martial or nonmarital.

Selling the Marital Home after Divorce

March 15, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Once you determine the home to be a marital asset, you need to decide what to do with it. In most cases, the parties chose to sell it. So, what’s next?

When is a home considered marital property?

March 15, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

When is your home considered marital property? Just because you and your spouse lived in a home during the marriage does not guarantee you interest in it.

What are Marital Assets and Liabilities in Florida

February 8, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Here are some of Florida Courts consider marital property and liabilities:

Does Adultery Affect the Marital Distribution in a Divorce in Florida?

February 1, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

How is the division of marital assets divided when one spouse is unfaithful? Find out here:

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