Florida Divorce Myth: It’s Not a 50/50 State!
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Most people think that everything is split 50/50.
Florida is not a 50/50 state. Florida is an equitable distribution state.
Your spouse is not necessarily going to get half of everything that you’ve ever had in your life.
There are many different factors that determine what equitable distribution looks like and who’s going to get what and what percentage that each party is going to get.
They are going to most likely get half of those things that you acquired during your marriage.
However, there are statutes in place in Florida which dictate what the court looks to in order for it to be fair.
