Collection of experiences and information we have gained through our practice of law.
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 […]
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Equitable distribution is the process in which the Court divides marital assets and liabilities during divorce proceedings. Florida Statute ยง61.075 defines this process and includes factors that the Court considers when determining whether property acquired during the marriage is martial or nonmarital.
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Broker Marilyn Escobar and attorney Anna Fernandez give us the top Q&As we’ve received regarding divorce and real estate.
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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.
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People contemplating divorce usually ask: How long does it take to get a divorce in Florida? Although there is no definite answer as each case varies, our opinion is centered on one key factor: is the divorce being contested? In other words, the time it takes for you to divorce may be estimated on what […]
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Here are some of Florida Courts consider marital property and liabilities:
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