Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: divorce

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You will be entitled to one-half of whatever was earned (and saved) during the course of the marriage and one-half of the marital assets. If there are minor children, the primary residential parent will be able to obtain child support from the other parent. Due to the length of your marriage, you may be entitled to an award of alimony from your spouse.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: divorce

Florida is an equitable distribution state, so you are entitled to what is fair. Of assets acquired during the marriage it is presumed that you are entitled to 1/2, though this presumption can be rebutted with a claim of special equity.