Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
If your spouse purchases a home when you were married - do you own the house if divorced?
Asked on 6/12/13, 6:49 pm
4 Answers from Attorneys
Brent Rose
The Orsini & Rose Law Firm
You own half the equity if you get divorced in Florida.
Answered on 6/12/13, 7:00 pm
John Smitten
Carey and Leisure
The legal presumption is that it is a marital asset.
Answered on 6/13/13, 5:22 am
Carolyn Jones
Law Office of Carolyn R. Jones
The house which was purchased during the marriage is considered to a marital asset.
Answered on 6/13/13, 6:00 am
Gregory Buckley
Gregory T. Buckley, Attorney at Law
If the home was purchased during the marriage with marital money, it would be most likely be considered a marital asset and thus subject to equitable distribution.
Answered on 6/13/13, 6:37 am