Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Property and Divorce

if I am still legally married to a man

though we have been separated(not

legally) for 7 years, is he entitled to the

trust i recieve from my fathers passing?

How about property?


Asked on 7/27/07, 1:12 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Property and Divorce

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

No, not unless you make a gift of any interest in the trust or property you receive to your husband or title it in both names (thereby making a gift of an interest to him). The trust and the property remain yours in the event of a divorce.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/27/07, 1:39 am
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Property and Divorce

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

No, not unless you make a gift of any interest in the trust or property you receive to your husband or title it in both names (thereby making a gift of an interest to him).

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/27/07, 2:34 am
Michael Stewart Michael D. Stewart

Re: Property and Divorce

If it comes titled directly to you it should be separate. Wy are you not also considering divorce?

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Answered on 7/27/07, 6:51 am


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