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Here in Florida, property in a divorce is divided through equitable division. It is important to note that equitable doesn’t necessarily mean equal. Rather, courts are to divide property fairly. There are various factors Florida courts can look at when determining if deviating from an equal division of property in a divorce would be fair.

With all of the emotions and issues involved in a divorce, things have the potential to turn contentious. For example, a person could encounter uncooperativeness from their estranged spouse. One area in which a spouse could become uncooperative is in sharing financial information that only they have access to.

Divorce is a major transition in a person’s life. When getting divorced, it can be important to give some thought to another big life transition, one’s future retirement. Specifically, it can be important to pay close attention to issues regarding retirement savings during and after a divorce.

For many, social media has become a primary means of connecting with others. In some cases, people use their social media accounts to maintain friendships, share special news and get advice or recommendations from people. Other people use it as a platform for venting frustrations and gossiping. If you fall into that second category and are going through a divorce, you should be very careful about what you are posting on social media. In some cases, it can and will be used against you during your divorce proceedings. You should speak with your attorney about how to act on social media.

Property division in a divorce can involve a wide range of high-value assets. This includes real estate. Although the family home can raise significant property division issues, it is far from the only type of real estate a divorce can involve. Other types of real estate subject to property division in a divorce could include investment properties, such as rental properties, and vacation homes.