Orlando Property Distribution Attorneys
Skilled Legal Counsel for Marital Asset Division in Your Divorce
In any Florida divorce, the division of marital assets and debts must be resolved either by both spouses or through the court. This can be a complex matter, especially for high net worth couples.
At The Law Office of Paulette Hamilton, P.A, we are especially adept at resolving these complicated financial issues. Our Orlando property distribution lawyers have extensive experience in helping locate, value, and determine a fair distribution that is beneficial to you and your financial goals. We can advocate on your behalf at the negotiation table or before a judge.
For sound legal counsel, contact us online or at (407) 624-5344.
Equitable Distribution in Florida
Florida subscribes to the equitable distribution of marital property and debts in divorce. This does not mean a 50-50 split but a division that the court deems fair when reviewing the financial and marital evidence. Courts will look at many factors when making a determination.
The first step in deciding this issue is to distinguish marital property from separate property. Separate property is anything that was acquired prior to the marriage or that was inherited or received as a gift during the marriage.
Marital property is all the property acquired during the marriage, including:
- Homes
- Other real estate
- Vehicles
- Savings
- Stocks and bonds
- Businesses
- Other investments
- Debts
Marital property must be located and appraised or valued and a decision must be made about its liquidation or division.
Factors that can impact this issue include:
- How long the couple has been married
- Each party’s financial condition
- Each spouse’s domestic and financial contributions to the marriage
- Whether a spouse has contributed to the other’s spouse’s earning ability via education or training
- Whether either spouse has squandered assets during the previous two years prior to the divorce action
- Whether there is a prenuptial agreement
- Whether a spouse is going to receive alimony
Work with The Law Office of Paulette Hamilton, P.A.
As you can see, property distribution is a complex matter. Having the guidance and advocacy of a skilled attorney in resolving this issue is important. The Law Office of Paulette Hamilton, P.A. has built a reputation in the Orlando area for outstanding legal service in complex family law cases. We look forward to helping you through this process.
Call (407) 624-5344 or contact us online to schedule an initial consultation.
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"I don't have enough words to describe how outstanding this firm was."Smart, Strategic, Compassionate, Professional… I don't have enough words to describe how outstanding this firm was. As a man/father, dealing with family court can be very daunting and stressful. It’s as though all odds are against you. Any oversight can and will hurt you. In tough times, you are going to need a strong and honest attorney who can lay down the facts and push for your desired outcome. The Law Office of Paulette Hamilton is just that… efficient, effective, and professional. Attorney Hamilton (including her staff) were always available. They took the time to listen to all of my questions, comments, and/or concerns. Not only does it feel great knowing I’ve done all I could regarding my issue, it felt even better knowing I had the best resource for the best outcome. I was very impressed with how my case was handled. There was an amazing feeling knowing I had a powerful attorney and a powerful team on my side. I highly recommend The Law Office of Paulette Hamilton!!- Peterson D.
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"Paulette Hamilton Law Office has done a wonderful job on my case"Paulette Hamilton Law Office has done a wonderful job on my case, it was very professional and I would strongly recommend this law firm to anybody who's looking for the best representation- Paul Evens P.
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"Thanks to Mrs. Hamilton and staff for their outstanding service!"Very professional and knowledgeable staff. My uncontested divorce was completed within a couple of months. Thanks to Mrs. Hamilton and staff for their outstanding service!- Virtuous Merchant
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"She is a blessing to have on your side representing you!"Paulette and her team are very professional and caring. She truly cares about you as a person and helps you through all the emotional roller coasters associated with legal matters and personal changes. She is a blessing to have on your side representing you!- Eve B.
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"Attorney Hamilton's professionalism, timeliness and results are unmatched"Attorney Hamilton has handled my legal matters for both my business as well as personal over the years. Her professionalism, timeliness, and results are unmatched. She is truly an expert in her field and recommends her to anyone to handle their legal matters.- Michael Orlando
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"The true concern that Ms. Paulette and Ms. Susan express is phenomenal."Ms. Paulette and her staff by far is the best law team anyone can hire. I am from Hawaii and my ex-wife is in Orlando. After over a year of trying to settle the divorce like grown adults, I was forced to hire a lawyer that I can trust. A team that was willing to work with me despite the distance and time difference. I must admit within a couple of minutes of talking to Ms. Paulette I decided she would be the lawyer with integrity and concern and is willing to help me in the circumstances. My divorce was not as easy as we both would have hoped for it to be but her outstanding representation made it so that I didn't have to fly to Florida for any mediation or hearings. The true concern that she and Ms. Susan express is phenomenal. I am thankful to have found her and you are probably reading this review in search of a great lawyer. Her team's services are well worth every penny. I am a retired disabled veteran in a same-sex marriage who lived across the country and the ocean and yet that didn't hinder Ms. Paulette or Ms. Susan to work on my case diligently as well as keeping me posted on the latest news on my divorce with my evasive wife. Don't let your current circumstances, your past lawyer's incompetence and the difficulty of your divorce discourage you from attaining the freedom from a terrible marriage. You have every single right to be represented by a great team, civilian, military straight or same-sex marriage alike. Take a hold of your situation as I did and at least do a consultation with this law office. Ms. Paulette and Ms. Susan strive for fairness and will give you the honest advice you need to rid yourself of the deadweight marriage. I am forever thankful to have come across the google reviews of this law office before me and convinced me enough to be represented by them. Thank you so much for your commitment and dedication to resolving this atrocious marriage. I hope this review finds someone who is at their wit's end and is in the same position as I once was. Good luck and thank you so much again.- Keicelyn P.
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"I couldn't be happier with the results."Ms. Hamilton represented me on a personal injury lawsuit. While representing me, Ms. Hamilton and her staff were extremely kind and passionate about my case. Ms. Hamilton went above and beyond while working on my case and I couldn't be happier with the results.- Winnie D.
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"Attorney Hamilton goes the extra mile."It was comforting to have Attorney Paulette Hamilton represent me in my legal case. The legal process can be costly, draining, and doubtful because final decisions are left up to a third-party who is not emotionally vested in your case. Attorney Hamilton goes the extra mile to show she is passionate about your case via the time and effort she puts in preparing for the case, i.e., vigorous research, prepping and informing the client of case progress or options, developing strong arguments, fair costs, etc. The legal process can be a difficult and frustrating journey. However, I am confident that I made the right decision in choosing Attorney Hamilton to get me through it. Thank you and your team for the hard work, professionalism, and care shown during my case.- LaTasha M.
