Why families come to Connect Attorneys
Connect Attorneys is a Miami law firm serving clients throughout South Florida. Our family law attorneys focus on giving clients clear information and steady guidance, explaining how Florida law may apply and what to expect at each stage. Every client works directly with an attorney, and we serve South Florida families in English and Spanish.
How Equitable Distribution Works in Florida
Florida divides marital assets and debts through equitable distribution. The court begins from the premise of an equal split but may order an unequal division when the statutory factors support it. Property that a spouse owned before the marriage, or received during the marriage by gift or inheritance, is generally non-marital and stays with that spouse.
(Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.075.)
Marital vs. Non-Marital Property
One of the first steps in dividing property is deciding what counts as marital and what counts as non-marital. This can become complicated when non-marital property is mixed with marital funds, when a business grows during the marriage, or when it is difficult to trace where an asset came from. We help clients gather the records needed to support their position.
(Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.075.)
Complex and High-Value Assets
Some divorces involve assets that are harder to value and divide, such as a business, professional practice, real estate, or retirement accounts. These cases often require valuations and careful analysis. If your case involves significant or complex assets, our Miami high-net-worth divorce attorneys can help.
This is general information about Florida law, not legal advice. How these rules apply depends on the details of your situation. Talking with an attorney is the clearest way to understand what they mean for you.