Equitable Distribution of Assets
In all divorce matters, every Tampa Divorce Lawyer understands that the Court will being with the premise that any distribution of assets should be equal, unless there is a justification for unequal distribution based on any relevant factors. The relevant factors thatthe Tampa Divorce Court will look at include:
- The Contribution to the marriage by each spouse, including contributions to the care and education of the children, and services as a homemaker;
- The economic circumstances of both of the parties;
- Any interruptions by one of the parties in the career or education opportunities of the party;
- The contribution of one party or spouse to the career or education of the other party or spouse;
- Desirability of allowing one of the parties to mantain any particular asset free and clear, whether for business or personal reasons;
- Contribution of each spouse to the production of income, or incurring of liabilites, to both the marital assets and the non marital assets of each parties;
- Desirability of letting one of the parties mantain the marital home until the children are adults;
- Any intentional waste or destruction of assets by one of the parties;
- Any other factors the court deems appropriate;
In sum, the Court will start with a presumption that the distribution of the assets should be equally; However the court will depart from this if fairness dictates.
Contact a Divorce Attorney Today to Discuss Your Options
Contact Denmon & Denmon Trial Lawyers today to discuss your pending divorce matter at 813.554.3232 (Hillsborough) and 727-753-0049(Pasco and Pinellas). Ask to speak directly to an Attorney.