Typically, in Florida divorce proceedings, the assets and liabilities owned by the Husband and Wife are subject to being either split via an agreement or by the Judge. However, what happens in a divorce when one of the parties owns a business to the exclusion of the other spouse, has an interest in a business, or the parties own a business together—does the business count as an asset?

Florida follows the “Reasonable Use Doctrine”. It states that a land owner may alter his land, even if it changes or increases the flow of surface water, so long as it is reasonable.

A pre-existing injury is defined as an injury that was incurred prior to an auto-accident or some other incident that causes a subsequent injury.  The result of the accident can either cause further damage to the pre-existing injury or create a new injury altogether.  So, what does this mean if you are in an automobile accident, get hurt, but have a pre-existing injury?

Buying a home is for many, one of the most expensive purchases a family will ever make. Thankfully, many have friends and family who are willing to help finance this first purchase, usually for the down payment on the home. These types of funds are called “gift funds” and are not intended to be repaid. Gift funds allow young families the opportunity to purchase a home with the help of their family or in-laws.

You do not have to feel trapped in a marriage. The court has the power to award temporary funds to the non-breadwinner spouse so that she is able to both support herself and pay for a good lawyer; she must be litigating on a level playing field.

Florida provides broad protection for homeowners via its homestead exemption laws.  There are three general types of homestead exemptions under Florida law