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Tampa Marital Property Division Lawyer

At the Law Offices of Kuske & Ragano, P.A. in Tampa, our attorneys are prepared to provide sophisticated counsel to clients during the division of large and complex marital estates. If you would like to discuss our services, please contact our office to arrange a consultation with a member of our firm. Our attorneys have over 20 years of experience representing clients in property distribution matters.

Equitable distribution of marital property in Florida

Our attorneys aggressively pursue our clients' interests throughout the process of equitable distribution of marital assets and debts. Property division, called equitable distribution, often ties into or overlaps with alimony orders. Marital property may be evenly split between the divorcing spouses, or the court may, as a result of certain factors, order another proportionate division of the assets. We will explain the factors that apply and determine the best strategy to protect your economic position after your divorce.

Identification and valuation of separate and marital assets

Identification and valuation of pre-marital assets and marital assets — including the home and other real estate holdings, art, family heirlooms and pension and retirement benefits — is a critical first step. Our lawyers will work with a forensic accountant and appropriate expert appraisers to determine what property you are entitled to, the tax implications of alimony and division of property, and how to gain legal possession of property you are entitled to.

Stock options, retirement, military pensions, businesses

It is extremely important to involve experts in the division and evaluation of business interests, retirement benefits, employee stock options and military benefits. A 401k acquired during a marriage is part of the marital estate and subject to property division, while a military pension may be considered a premarital asset, a marital asset, or a blend.

IRS obligations and marital debt

If your husband or wife has defaulted on a mortgage, or is subject to an IRS judgment for back taxes, our attorneys will explain what your rights are as an innocent spouse.

Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDROs)

A QDRO is a domestic relations order that recognizes or creates an individual's right to receive all or a portion of the benefits payable under a pension plan. Our firm can help you further understand these types of orders and the process of rolling them over during division of property.

For a further discussion of community and non-community property, visit our Divorce Information Center.

Topics related to marital property division

Contact a Tampa lawyer at the Law Offices of Kuske & Ragano, P.A. today to learn more about marital property division and equitable distribution in Florida. Our offices are conveniently located in downtown Tampa, five minutes from the Hillsborough County Courthouse. By thoroughly examining all aspects of your case in order to determine the best way in which to proceed, we strive to gain the results you seek.