Civil Judgments and Divorce in Florida
If a personal injury settlement or workers’ compensation claim overlaps with divorce, Florida courts do not automatically split it in half. This article explains how civil recoveries may be classified as marital or nonmarital, how commingling can affect asset division, and when those funds may impact alimony or child support.
Fair Does Not Always Mean Half in Florida Divorce
Florida divorce courts start with the premise that marital property should be divided equally, but the law allows judges to order an unequal division when certain statutory factors apply. This equitable distribution framework, governed by Fla. Stat. § 61.075, focuses on fairness based on the evidence, not a guaranteed 50/50 split.