Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
division of maritla property
my husband is insisting on having all my jewerly that he gave me as gifts appraised, and then held against me as assests owned, and the value be deducted from the sale of our house. Is this legal?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: division of maritla property
They may or may not be considered as marital assets depending on whether marital funds were used to purchase them, whether they were expressly gifts, and other facts. I would strongly recommend that you consult with an attorney.
Re: division of maritla property
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Any items given expressly as gifts during the course of the marriage are not considered in the gross assets of the couple. Gifts are just that.... gifts and belong exclusively to the party to whom the gift was given.
I would strongly suggest that you retain a qualified attorney to represent you in this apparent divorce.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: division of maritla property
you should not be handling your divorce without counsel.