Equitable Division Lawyers In Tampa
Understanding Asset and Liability Division in Florida
Aside from the emotions involved in a divorce, you also need to deal with the issues present in your case. This often means figuring out what is going to happen with the assets and debts you have accumulated during your marriage. At Rechel & Associates, P.A., we have helped people in the Tampa area and throughout Florida understand asset divisions in their divorce.
During a divorce, it is important to have a lawyer by your side who will be a compassionate and strong advocate for you and your needs. You only get one chance to get a fair deal and we will help you secure it and help you get through this process and on to a better future.
Defining Marital Property in Florida Divorce Cases
Florida is not a community property state, but is instead an equitable distribution state. The goal of equitable distribution is to figure out what is the fair way to divide marital property. Nonmarital assets and liabilities include assets and debts accrued before marriage and assets acquired by a spouse as a gift or inheritance either before or during a marriage. Marital assets and liabilities are assets and debts accrued during marriage, such as:
- Bank accounts
- Retirement and investment accounts
- Houses
- Motor vehicles
- Credit card debts
- Business interests
When navigating the process of dividing marital assets, our attorneys will help you understand your options and help ensure that you are receiving the best outcome possible.
Five-Star Client Reviews In Their Own Words
We anticipate moves other firms don't, and it shows in our reviews. Read some of our five-star testimonials below.
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"He Fought Like A Lion"It was a hard case and Ted fought for me so mightily and with such clever tactics that no other approach by any other attorney would not have gotten such a perfect outcome. He will fight like a lion to win your case.- Guatam P.
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"Above and Beyond"Ms. Todd is a game changer when it comes to fighting for what you want. Her knowledge and persistence is beyond excellent. We were able to receive everything that we asked for and more!- Kathryn W.
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"Easy to Work With"I am so grateful that I had Jennifer Todd on my legal team. They were so easy to work with and always looked out for my best interest. She took the time upfront to listen and offered excellent advice.- Mary L.
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"Amazing Experience"Jennifer and Julie were professional, understanding, and thorough. They guided me through the process and were always there to answer my questions. They were truly invested in getting the best possible outcome.- Kelly M.
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"Quite Exceptional"Ms. Todd's services along with the rest of her staff were quite exceptional. I was especially impressed that she handled things so seamlessly with me being out of state for the majority of the process.- Lindsay R.
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"He Kept Me Informed"
Ted is excellent at providing his clients with a comprehensive understanding of their rights and the laws surrounding their case. He is always available to answer any questions his clients may have.
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"Better Than I Could Have Imagined"The best law firm around! I was represented better than I could have ever imagined. My needs were put first and was treated as a friend rather than a number. Ted Rachel fought hard for me.- Robert S.
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"The Advocate You Want"Ted Rechel is the advocate you want working for you if you find yourself facing the unfortunate experience of divorce or child custody. Ted has been with us every step of the way.- Shakuntala D.
How Is Property Divided In Florida?
When you get a divorce in Florida, the courts will decide what is the fair way to divide the marital property. This process does not always mean an equal split and there are a wide range of factors that go into the decision, such as:
- Who contributed what to the marriage, including homemaker duties
- The duration of the marriage
- The economic status of both parties
- The loss of educational or employment opportunities of one party
- Who will take primary care of the children
This is just a small portion of what the court will considered. We will help you understand all your options and fight for the best outcome possible.
We Can Help You Get The Best Deal Possible
We will help craft a creative legal strategy that will work to secure you an agreement that is in your best interest. To schedule a consultation, call us at (656) 219-3970 or send us an email.
*Ms. Todd offers a free one-hour consultation. Mr. Rechel’s one-hour consultation fee is $400.
