Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Property Settlement

It sounds like you shouldn't have much trouble showing that you each keep your own accounts but an attorney would need to know more about your situation to tell you your options. Don't be the spouse that doesn't realize the other has had an attorney all along.

Re: Property Settlement

I doubt 100%

Re: Property Settlement

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The courts in Florida generally follow the principle that each party is entitled to leave the marriage with all assets they entered the marriage with. In your situation, you should be entitled to the ownership of the house, but may have to compensate the husband for some of the work he has done to improve the house particularly so if his work has helped increase the value of the property. It would be up to the court to determine the value of the husband's contribution, if any.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.