Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

The Court's generally use the date the divorce case is filed as the date of valuation of marital assets and marital debts. Martial assets, and debts, are generally those that are acquired during the marriage. However, the Court has discretion to use the date of separation.

If he is agreeable to the divorce, I suggest both of them should go to the Courthouse to file a simplified dissolution of marriage. If he won't cooperate, have her file on her own. She should use the free forms that are available on-line. If he contests the case, she should immediately retain counsel.

If she opts to proceed without the assistance of counsel, be aware that she will not be entitled to a �do over� if things go badly.

The above information is provided without any consideration/payment having been received, and without full knowledge of all of the facts.

An internet inquiry is no substitution for an in-office consultation with an attorney.

If her situation falls within the Greater Tampa Bay area, I would be happy to schedule her for a no obligation half hour office consultation. The main office is in Dunedin, with a satellite location in Tampa.

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Good Luck, Elliot Goldstein

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