In all dissolution of marriage actions, the Court will require that the parties’ marital and non-martial assets and liabilities are equitably divided.  This analysis begins with the premise that the marital assets and liabilities should be equally divided between the parties with each party’s non-marital assets and liabilities being set aside to that party.  Thereafter, the Court has the discretion to order an unequal distribution of marital assets or liabilities if certain factors are present in a particular case.  The Court may order an unequal distribution of marital assets and liabilities if one spouse intentionally dissipates marital assets on a third party or if one spouse would like to retain the marital home for the benefit of the parties’ minor children.  Florida Statute §61.075 explains other factors that the Court may consider if determining whether the Court should award an unequal distribution of marital assets and liabilities.  Contact the experienced attorneys at Brodie & Friedman, P.A. today to discuss the particular facts of your case.