Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

separated for over 10 years, whos entitled to assets?
1st of all, is there a difference between separated, and ''legally separated''? This is the scenario:
Been separated for about 12 years, when separation 1st took place ''everything'' (house, assets, business, etc) was handed over to wife (divorce never finalized), now, 12 years later, husband has started a ''new life'' with a new house, a new place of business, new assets, etc, ''hubby'' is now worth approx. $500,000 is the separated wife entitled to any of this?? In Florida, are they still considered married; is everything 50% hers? If ''hubby'' were in hospital, or ''on death bed'' would she be the next of kin (rather then his sister, or daughter) and be able to have the final say on his life support, his assets, etc?? In Tampa, is there a way for me to find out (if it even matters) if they are separated or LEGALLY separated? THANKS for any help!! Can't WAIT to here an answer!

Asked on 8/21/03, 9:05 pm

Russell Thompson Law Offices of Russell M. Thompson

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Re: separated for over 10 years, whos entitled to assets?

If there was never a Final Judgement of Divorce you are still married and the wife still has a claim against your estate if you die.

Answered on 8/22/03, 10:22 am

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