Complex Financial Divisions in a Florida Divorce

The state of Florida practices equitable division of marital assets and liabilities in the event of a divorce. This means that a judge will seek to divide marital property equitably and fairly if you can’t reach an agreement with your spouse. Please keep in mind that although a 50/50 split is the starting point, equitable does not always mean that the division will be equal in these situations.

If you and your spouse are getting divorced in Vero Beach and have a complex financial situation, it’s important to work with a law office to safeguard your assets and protect you from any unfair financial burdens. We have been a trusted member of the Treasure Coast legal community since 1975 and have assisted many families during that time. Call us today for a consultation and learn how our team can assist you.

You may find yourself in a complex financial situation if you and your spouse are in a high-income bracket or if your financial assets include:

• A family-owned business
• Employee stock options
• Real estate investment properties
• Pensions
• Retirement plans

The division of your debt may also be complex. If you and your spouse owe more money on your house than its current value or if you have a large amount of credit card debt an arrangement concerning the division will have to be determined. This is important to keep in mind because the debt in your marriage will also be equitably divided. It also has a bearing on how your property and assets will be divided.

A Word from Norman A. Green

“If you’re getting divorced, it’s in your best interest to work with an experienced and knowledgeable attorney, as we live in an equitable division state. That means that if you can’t reach an agreement with your spouse on how to divide your debts and assets, a judge will do that for you. That’s certainly not the situation you want to put yourself in because you risk becoming burdened by your spouse’s debt or not receiving your fair share of the marital assets. We have over 55 years of combined trial experience and have been practicing law on the Treasure Coast since 1975. We will work hard to make sure that your divorce agreement is fair and that you don’t get taken advantage of in the process.”, says Norman A. Green, partner at Green & Metcalf.

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Please call the law offices of Green & Metcalf to schedule your consultation in Vero Beach and learn how our complex financial division attorneys can assist you. You can count on us for aggressive representation and accessibility when you need it the most.