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.
Our Clients Are an Extension of Our Family
Read the Opinions That Matter Most
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"Friendly, helpful, and very quick to respond to our immediate needs."Great experience using Ms. Hamilton's firm. Would utilize her again if needed. Friendly, helpful, and very quick to respond to our immediate needs.- Jeff W.
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"She genuinely wants to help her clients achieve the best outcome."I highly recommend Attorney Hamilton. She genuinely wants to help her clients achieve the best outcome. She is knowledgeable and offers multiple options to help each individual situation. Before Attorney Hamilton, I had been ill-advised by another attorney I consulted. Attorney Hamilton gave me hope and resolved an unorthodox dissolution of marriage for me.- Lais M.
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"I am truly thankful for the care and attention they placed on my case."I had what I believed to be was a very difficult divorce case. I owned various properties that were prior to my marriage that my spouse tried very hard to get. Paulette was honest in the law and assured me which properties would be protected and how to handle any other properties that may need to be fought. We were set for trial and then as soon as the other side received all of our evidence to be presented they quickly provided a settlement offer because they knew at that moment they would not get even half of what I tried to offer at mediation. My paralegal Angela reassured me that at this moment I had the whole ball in my court. I settled for less than I originally was willing to offer and walked away with a large part of my properties. Paulette, Angela and her staff truly catered to my every need. These words alone do not do justice. I am truly thankful for the care and attention they placed on my case. If you are in need of true representation you will not fail in choosing them! Thank you ladies!- Ashley S.
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"A passionate, level headed and reasonable attorney"I have been working with this Paulette for 2 years on a very difficult custody case. My experience in working with Paulette has been excellent. Although nothing ever moves quickly when it comes to family law, she has done her best to not only move the case along but also has been fighting hard for my son. I cannot tell you how beneficial it is to have a passionate, level headed and reasonable attorney working on your side, and that's what I get with Paulette. Would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs representation on a family law case.- Miguel S.
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"Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable."
Attorney Hamilton is one of the best out there, I was previously taken advantage of by one of the best known big box law firms in Orlando so at my wits end when I came to her. She graciously agreed to handle my case and she made it a breeze. Her staff, Karl in particular is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking good competent legal advice and representation!!!
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"They take the time to explain every situation and potential outcomes."Mrs. Paulette Hamilton and her Team are the BEST! They are considerate of your situation and take the time to explain every situation and potential outcomes. While Paulette is not available, her staff works diligently to resolve any issues and responds immediately to any situation. I highly recommend Mrs. Hamilton and her team for your services!- Clarence M.
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"Knowledge, honesty, courage, and passion."I have had several lawyers in the past regarding my custody case. Those lawyers lacked the following: knowledge, honesty, courage, and passion regarding my matter. After my experience with previous attorneys, I needed someone who was not going to talk over my head or beat around the bush. I was referred to Ms. Hamilton by a friend that was very satisfied with her legal services. I was very impressed with Ms. Hamilton after my consultation. She was very informative and straight to the point with me. She hit on all the pros and cons for myself and the opposing party. There are no guarantees in life, so I fully appreciate an attorney who keeps it 100% real with me. Ms. Hamilton gave me an outline for my case and the projected costs as well as a timeframe for such a case. There is no such thing as cheap legal services if the services are cheap then the work will be shoddy. I have had that problem in the past and I am no longer going to forego a couple of bucks if it means ruining my case. Ms. Hamilton has reasonable rates with a very professional legal approach. Since Ms. Hamilton has been on my case, she has corrected several errors that my previous attorneys made in the case. My case is going smoothly and we are hoping to be able to work towards an agreement soon! Ms. Hamilton has made that possible in my case. I know how to be a good client, but I am glad that I have someone that knows how to be a good attorney. Thank you Ms. Hamilton!!! If you need an attorney that is straightforward and committed to a resolution then Ms. Hamilton is the attorney for you.- L.B.
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"She helped me get custody of my son."I would highly recommend this attorney to anyone who is in need of a child custody attorney. She helped me get custody of my son. She had a clear plan from the beginning of my case.- A Satisfied Client
