LGBT Property Rights

Jacksonville, Florida, LGBT Property Rights Attorney

When opposite-sex couples marry in Florida, any property or debt that they acquire together is considered marital property. Each married partner therefore has a claim to that property in the event of a divorce. While the same cannot be said for committed same-sex couples in Florida, they may have legal recognizable rights to certain shared property.

Contact the law office of Carrington Madison Mead, Esq. for experienced and supportive legal guidance regarding your LGBT property rights.

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Proactive Recognition of Your LGBT Property Rights

Over fifty percent of couples divorce or separate. We understand that your gay or lesbian partnership isn't a statistic. You plan to stay together. However, even well-intentioned couples should entertain the idea that their relationship could someday come to an end. Should that ever come to pass, deciding how property should be divided now can save you the time and expense of a prolonged legal battle.

We have extensive experience helping partners plan for the division of property. We can help you define your property arrangements through a domestic partnership agreement or memorialize your property arrangements in a separate, binding contract.

Separation and Property Division

If you and your partner have decided to separate and you do not have specific instructions for dividing your property, an attorney who understands your situation can be of great assistance. Whether you are battling over your major assets — such as your vehicles and home— or you can't decide who should get your minor possessions, it is of the utmost importance to ensure that your rights are fully protected.

Our lawyer, Carrington (Rusty) Madison Mead, understands the issues and knows how to construct strong legal arguments. For example, even if your property is owned in your partner's name, she can argue that you have an equitable interest in it. Courts frequently recognize an equitable interest, especially when you have invested your time and money into acquiring and maintaining the property in question.

Contact our law firm to speak with a trusted and knowledgeable attorney about your LGBT property rights.

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