Marital Property Division

A Personal St. Petersburg Marital Property Division Lawyer

As an attorney who has gone through divorce myself, I know how easy it is to get emotional over issues like property division.

At the law firm of Christina L. Sandvoss P.A. in St. Petersburg, I offer a free initial consultation to explain how marital assets and liabilities are divided in Florida.

Florida is a no-fault state. This means that the court doesn’t need to place blame on one party for the break-up of your marriage. Fault is not an issue that will affect how you split up assets and liabilities.

Florida uses the term "equitable distribution" to describe how assets and liabilities will be divided. Equitable distribution doesn't necessarily mean 50-50. In Florida, the court will determine what is equitable based on the specific facts of your case.

All assets will be divided, including houses, cars, furniture, retirement plans and savings accounts. If you and your spouse can decide on how to divide marital property, that may be better than letting the judge do it.

Protecting Your Separate Property

Some property you owned prior to your marriage, as well as gifts and inheritances received during your marriage, does not have to be divided.

Real estate owned prior to your marriage must be titled in your name only to remain non-marital property. If you add your spouse's name to the title, half of the property may become a gift to your spouse.

Attorney Consultation

To discuss your marital property division case with me, attorney Christina Sandvoss, call 727-498-4418, 813-699-5442 or fill out my simple contact form.