Florida Property Division • Experienced Divorce Lawyer
Property division doesn't have to be a zero-sum game, where one spouse "wins" property at the other spouse's expense. If disagreements can't be resolved amicably, both spouses can lose.
Attorney Jeffrey S. Koster has a B.S. in Finance and has represented clients in litigation since 1997. He fully grasps the complexities involved in dividing large marital estates. He knows how to avoid unnecessary litigation, but he has the trial experience needed to protect your rights and pursue your interests when court is unavoidable.
Mr. Koster is involved in every aspect of every case at Jeffrey S. Koster, P.L. He provides personalized service and helps clients in distress keep their true priorities in sight. To schedule an initial consultation, call our offices today at 866.941.1325 or contact us online.
Separate Property vs. Marital Property
Florida's property division statutes recognize two different types of property: separate property and marital property.
- Separate property is considered to be owned by only one spouse. Usually, the spouse acquired that separate property before the marriage. It is not divided between the spouses in the divorce process.
- Marital property is considered to be owned by both spouses. Any property acquired during the marriage can be considered marital property. During property division, all marital property is subject to an essentially equal split between the spouses.
Often, separate property can become marital property if it has been commingled between the spouses during the marriage. For example, if one spouse enters the marriage with a $20,000 checking account, then both spouses start depositing money into it during the marriage, it becomes marital property and will be split equally at the time of the divorce.
Property Division Is Rarely as Simple as It Seems
If you and your spouse have significant assets, property division can quickly become very complex. Houses, cars, furniture, jewelry, antiques and other tangible assets must be valued and apportioned. But spouses must also divide debts, 401(k)s and other retirement accounts, pensions, stock options and other complex financial instruments.
Because of his educational background in finance, Mr. Koster is highly adept at helping clients sort through these complexities and begin pursuing a truly fair property division plan.
To schedule an initial consultation with attorney Jeffrey S. Koster, call our firm today at 866.941.1325 or contact our offices online. Located in Lutz, Florida, we represent clients throughout the Tampa metro area.
