If you bought your property while being single but decide to get married later, can your spouse divorce you and recieve entitlements to your property
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If you bought your property while being single but decide to get married later, can your spouse divorce you and recieve entitlements to your property
You are the sole owner with no children with your spouse in the state of Florida. Is she capable of recieving half of your assets although no kids are involved?
Asked on June 4, 2009 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Florida is what is known as an Equitable Distribution state meaning that each spouse can keep their non-marital property. However, you did not give much information as to the property such as if your spouse's name has been put on the deed and if you hold the property together as Tenants by the Entirety or Tenants in Common, how long you are married, if your spouse has contributed to the value of the property, paid the mortgage, etc. Although it is unlikely that your spouse will come out of the dissolution with your property he/she may receive some monetary or other compensation based upon the open ended questions above. It is best for you to consult with an attorney on this issue. You can sometimes receive a free consultation or one for a nominal amount. You can start by looking here at attorneypages.com.
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