Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My son and his wife are divorcing. Together they have two vehicles, however both are in her name since the time of purchase of the latter of the vehicles she had auto insurance on her car and the insurance policy she had required that the owner of the vehicle must also be the owner of the insurance policy. Well now she is saying that the second vehicle, which he needs for work, belongs to her and has demanded that he give her the keys back. Additionally together they bought computers for christmas , one of which they bought for me, she is now saying that all the computers, including mine, in fact everything in the house is hers. Is there anything that can be done?


Asked on 5/14/11, 6:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sanford M. Martin Sanford M. Martin, P.A.

Under Florida family law statutes, property acquired by husband and wife during their marriage is to be equitably divided if they dissolve their marriage. If all the property is in the name of one spouse, the court will equitably divide the property and require that certain property be transferred by one to the other. The parties can agree to divide the property and debts in a Marital Settlement Agreement, or allow the court to make the decisions. Your son is advised to consult with a family law attorney who can suggest legal alternatives for resolving the property issues consistent with Florida law. His wife is not entitled to all the property merely because her name may be on the title.

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Answered on 5/14/11, 8:00 pm


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