BRIAN D. ARRIGHI LEGAL
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Brian D. Arrighi joined Yesner & Boss, P.L. in 2010 to develop the family law division. He represents clients in family law cases, including divorce, custody, paternity, child support, alimony, and division of assets and liabilities. Prior to practicing law, Brian negotiated media buying deals for clients such as Johnson & Johnson, Hershey’s, and other major corporations. With offices in Tampa, New Tampa, and St. Petersburg, he can best be reached at
brian@yesnerboss.com .
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In a Florida divorce, when it comes to the equitable distribution of assets and liabilities, the first step is to determine which assets are marital, which ones are non-marital and which are a combination of both. After determining what assets the marital estate consists of and their values are ascertained, the Court equitably distributes the assets and liabilities between the Husband and Wife. There is a strong presumption that everything should be split equally, unless there is justification for an unequal distribution. Ultimately the purpose here is to ensure that one spouse does not automatically go from wealth to misfortune and vice versa.
MARITAL OR NOT? In simple form, marital assets are the assets that were incurred during the marriage. There are some exceptions which include, but are not limited to, inheritance and assets obtained from non-marital sources. Non-marital assets are the assets owned prior to marriage or acquired after separation or filing for divorce. As always, there are exceptions to the rule. A fact intensive analysis is needed for each substantial asset.
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