In making a division of property and assets in a divorce proceeding, there must be extraordinary circumstances to award an interim partial distribution. In Defanti v. Russell, the Florida Court of Appeal recently stated: “This is an appeal from the circuit court’s order granting the former wife’s amended sworn motion…
In making a division of property and assets in a divorce proceeding in Florida, the award of a ½ ownership interest in property as of a particular date entitles the recipient to share in the gains and losses in the account on the date of distribution. In Graham v. Graham the Florida Court of…
In effectuating a division of property and assets in a divorce proceeding in Florida, enterprise goodwill represents the tendency of customers to return to a business regardless of the reputation of a person who works at the business. Personal goodwill is attributable to the reputation and continued participation of an individual who…
A homestead may be sold and the funds will be protected as long as they are held for the sole purpose of acquiring a new home. “A protected homestead may be voluntarily sold, and the funds will be protected so long as they are not commingled and are held for…
On Behalf of Matthew Lane & Associates, P.A. | Jun 18, 2011 | Division Of Property And Assets Division of Marital Property and Marital Assets – Classification of Marital Assets in Florida Assets and liabilities not in existence on the date of filing, the date of separation, or the date…