Marital Assets and Liabilities Part 10 of 15 | Divorce Attorney Fort Myers/Naples
Lump Sum Monetary Payment for Equitable Distribution
- To do equity between the parties, the court may, in lieu of or to supplement, facilitate, or effectuate the equitable division of marital assets and liabilities, order a monetary payment in a lump sum or in installments paid over a fixed period of time.
- When making a lump sum distribution, the trial court may consider all assets and income available to a party. Monas v. Monas, 665 So.2d 346 (Fla. 4th DCA 1995).
- Long Term Installment Plans. Marital Home. Installment scenario which spans twenty years effectively deprives the former spouse of his present one-half interest in the marital home. Evans v. Evans, 128 So.3d 972 (Fla. 1st DCA 2013).
For more information please contact us to schedule your free consultation.
Serving the One
At the Guardian Law Firm, we believe in the sanctity of marriage. It is our goal to provide you with as many resources to help salvage your marriage. If all else fails, we are here to help you facilitate the divorce process to establish long-term stability that minimizes the need for subsequent court action as well as the emotional drain on the parties and families.
We strive to provide the best client service possible in a warm and welcoming environment. To that end, we place a high priority on detail, value, service, and communication, beginning with the initial consultation, and continuing even after the matter is resolved.
We are committed to providing the kind of service and environment that we all want as consumers.
With representation and the right attorneys in their corner, our clients will return to being the productive citizens and family members they have been and wanted to be again.
We truly are here to serve the one.
