Typical Men's Items in a Florida Divorce

    Florida law requires a 50/50 split of assets most of the time.  But the court can allocate property to the spouse that has current possession or typically uses that item the most.

    Personal property includes anything and everything that is not a house, building, or land.  Parties to a divorce commonly dispute the value of household items.

    If you wish to retain items typically used by yourself - such as tools, yard equipment, etc - be prepared with an accurate list of those items and some supporting facts that show you are the logical person to receive them.

    You should prepare a list of values for each item.  Current market value is the standard used by courts.  An acceptable proof of value is a commercially published book or magazine showing values of the items.  Another method is an appraisal.  This can be accomplished by a professional appraiser, a merchant of those items, or an insurance adjuster.  If you use one of these people you must have them personally available to testify in court as to the appraisal.

 

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