Legal Counsel for Your Marital Settlement
When someone decides to leave a marriage, they want to know what possessions, property and finances they will have when the divorce is final. At Fried and Fried, P.A., we spend a lot of time assisting divorce clients in dividing their property and valuing their assets.
If you need assistance valuing your assets and dividing your marital estate in Southwest Florida, contact our attorneys in Fort Myers at 1-888-831-2597 to schedule an appointment. We offer the personal attention of a specialty law firm, combined with the legal knowledge of experienced litigators.
What the State of Florida Considers (PEACE)
In Florida, mediation is required in almost all divorces before it can be brought for final hearing before a judge. When couples make choices at mediation, they can often retain control over equitable distribution and keep relations civil throughout the process. Five topics, often presented using the acronym PEACE, are considered during equitable distribution in Florida:
- Parenting issues, such as child custody, visitation and relocation
- Equitable distribution, including all of the couple's assets and liabilities
- Alimony, including various spousal support orders
- Child support, calculated using a number of factors
- Everything else, including legal expenses and any other additional items
Valuing Your Property and Assets
Equitable distribution includes bank accounts, pensions, real estate, family business, personal property, boats, vehicles and any other items of value. In order to distribute your property equally, we must accurately value all of these items. At Fried and Fried, P.A., we utilize certified public accountants (CPAs), property appraisers and other professional resources to help us correctly value your marital estate.
Because equitable distribution is so comprehensive, it is essential to have experienced legal assistance. A lawyer at Fried and Fried, P.A. can assist you with complex financial litigation by representing you in all proceedings.
Contact the attorneys at Fried and Fried, P.A. to find out what your options are regarding your property during a divorce. Call our law office at 1-888-831-2597 to schedule a confidential consultation.
