In florida divorces what does the spouse legally have the right to as far as assets, and if there was property purchased prior to the marria...

Question

In florida divorces what does the spouse legally have the right to as far as assets, and if there was property purchased prior to the marriage but the spouse was added to the deed but not the mortgage are they legally able to get 1/2 the worth of the property

Answer

Cannot answer without review of the documents; generally the Judge makes the decision as to any entitlements.

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If you added your spouse to the deed of a house bought before the marriage then you just gave your spouse a one half interest in the property.

Use of a lawyer is recommended.

John Smitten, Esquire

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