Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
jointly owned property after divorce
A husbsnd and wife get divorced and their residence remains in joint name. After the divorce they are now joint owners. Does either have the right of partition or to force a sale? Are titling changes to be made after the divorce?
Asked on 1/28/12, 8:04 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
While they own it jointly, it is as tenants in common. Either party has the right of partition.
Answered on 1/28/12, 10:59 am