Florida Divorce Property Division

Hello ****, sorry to hear about your situation. Let's help you understand Florida's divorce laws:
- Florida is a no-fault divorce state.
- Either spouse can file for the dissolution of marriage.
- You must prove the marriage is "irretrievably broken."
- One party must be a Florida resident for six months prior to filing.
Would you like information on property division or child custody laws?

Alright, ****. Here are some key points about Florida's laws on property division and child custody:
- Florida follows "equitable distribution" for property division.
- The court considers each spouse's contribution to the marriage.
- Child custody is decided based on the best interest of the child.
- Parents may share custody if it's in the child's best interest.

Would you like information on how property division works in Florida during a divorce?

Sure, ****. Here are some points about property division in Florida:
- Courts divide marital property equally, unless it's unjust.
- Each spouse keeps their separate property.
- The court considers debts and assets.
- Determination factors include each spouse's economic circumstances, the duration of the marriage, and the contributions to the marriage by each spouse.

Hi ****, are you concerned about whether your pre-marital property will be included in the property division in case of a divorce?

In Florida, property owned before marriage is usually considered separate property and generally isn't divided during a divorce. However, there are exceptions if the property increased in value due to efforts during marriage. Would you like more information on this?

Here are some details about how property value increases are handled in Florida:
- If your property's value increased due to marital efforts or funds, that increase could be considered marital property.
- Marital effort could be improvements made to the property.
- The court assesses if and how much your spouse contributed to the increase.