Escambia County Property Division Lawyer
You have a lot of time and emotions invested in your marriage. Unfortunately, some couples grow apart due to issues such as financial problems, gambling, drugs, alcohol and infidelity.
At The Burns Law Firm in Pensacola, Florida, we believe you should work to save your marriage if that is possible. However if your marriage is irretrievably broken, then it is important to do what you can to preserve your assets and if you have children, to protect their best interests.
Marital Property Division
In Florida and Alabama, assets accumulated during your marriage will be divided according to the law of equitable division. However, equitable does not necessarily mean 50-50. The court will do what it believes to be fair, based on factors such as the economic and non-economic contributions of each party and the ability of each party to support himself or herself after the divorce. Courts may also provide alimony based on factors such as the length of the marriage, the economic needs of the recipient spouse and the ability of the other side to pay alimony. To get everything you are entitled to, it is important to have an experienced attorney represent your interests.
Learn more about issues in divorce:
- Military divorce: Under federal law, members of the military have a higher duty to support their ex spouse and children than civilians.
- Child custody and support: We handle child custody and support issues that arise as a result of divorce and paternity actions for unmarried parents.
- Post-divorce modifications: The child custody, visitation and support arrangements that worked for your family at the time of your divorce may not be workable now. We will help you modify those arrangements when allowed under Florida or Alabama law.
We represent people who are victims of domestic violence, as well as people who have been accused of spousal abuse. We also draft prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect your assets in the event of a future divorce.
We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
For More Information about Divorce Law
For more information or to schedule an initial attorney consultation with no obligation, call (850) 316-8232 or fill out our e-mail form.
