Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

If you are truly a 1/2 owner on the title of the boat you can file a lawsuit to force the sale of the property. Keep in mind this generally results in a court ordered sale which usually nets much less than fair market value for the boat. However, the parties may agree, or the court could order the sale of the property giving both parties the opportunity to purchase the other's interest.

If you are not a record title owner of the boat and simply paid 1/2 of the purchase, maintenance, and other expenses related to the boat, then you have a slightly different cause of action. You would have to sue the ex for re-imbursement of the $$ you spent on the boat and will have to prove every dime you paid. If you have a written contract then that can be useful in showing the intent of the relationship as it relates to the boat. If there is no written contract then you will have a more difficult time proving your case, but not impossible.

You should schedule an appointment with an attorney to discuss the matter in more detail and help you determine the best course of action.