Contested Divorce

KISSIMMEE OR MELBOURNE CONTESTED DIVORCE ATTORNEY

CONTESTED DIVORCE IN OSCEOLA, ORANGE, BREVARD, SEMINOLE, AND LAKE COUNTIES.
A contested divorce is likely one of the most difficult and emotional situations your family will ever have to go through. Having a Kissimmee or Melbourne Divorce Attorney at your side who is competent and who is dedicated to helping you achieve a positive result is the most beneficial thing for both you and your family.
When two people decide to terminate a marriage, they will need to make decisions regarding children, property, debts, and assets. In Florida, a divorce is termed “contested” when the parties involved cannot successfully come to agreements about all of the terms of the the dissolution of a marriage, including:

  • Timesharing
  • Child Support
  • Property distribution
  • Spousal Support
  • Division of assets and debts

During a contested divorce proceeding, the advice and support of a competent and attentive attorney can go a long way in aiding the divorce process. It is the goal of The Bostick Law Firm to help secure an outcome that will satisfy the client’s emotional and financial needs. We guide our clients through every step to ensure the client understands this confusing possibly grueling process. Divorce proceedings bring a time of heightened uncertainty and vulnerability to the parties. A strong, confident attorney is a crucial part of the process.

THE BOSTICK LAW FIRM: KISSIMMEE AND MELBOURNE CONTESTED DIVORCE LAWYERS
At the Bostick Law Firm, P.A. , we provide legal assistance to people throughout Central Florida who are facing a contested divorce. Our attorney has over ten years of experience in dealing with divorce cases in Florida. The Firm's commitment, dedication and hard work enables us to deliver favorable results for our clients.

WHAT HAPPENS TO JOINT PROPERTY?
During the course of a marriage, most couples accumulate many tangible assets, such as homes, cars, and bank accounts. Then there are the intangible assets, such as a college degree that was acquired during the marriage or retirement plans. When parties dissolve their marriage, the marital property must be fairly divided as well. Most property acquired during the marriage is considered marital property unless its:

  • Premarital property, including assets or property acquired by one spouse before the marriage.
  • Property excluded expressly by a prenuptial agreement, as long as the terms are valid and enforceable under current principles.
  • Compensation for personal injury, meaning any proceeds derived by either spouse through the settlement or resolution of a personal injury suit.
  • Inheritance by one party individually.
  • Gifts given to one party individually.

There are some situations where an asset that was non-marital may become marital.

  • Once separate assets may lose their "separate property" label if the asset has been improved significantly through the actions of either party during the marriage.

For more information on contested divorce, contact The Bostick Law Firm.

If you are ready to file for divorce, or if you would like to learn more about your divorce options from a Kissimmee or Melbourne Divorce Attorney, you should contact The Bostick Law Firm, P.A. today.

Contact a Kissimmee or Melbourne contested divorce lawyer from our office in Kissimmee (407) 483-1140 or Melbourne (321)-327-8888) to schedule your consultation.