Largo, FL asked in Real Estate Law for Florida

Q: Can a court in Indiana decide what happens to my property in Florida?

My ex boyfriend and I own a home in Indiana and Largo, Florida. I moved to Florida and now am a Florida resident. I moved here to get away from him. Can a court in Indiana decides what happens to our property in Florida or will it have to go to court here? He is an Indiana resident.

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Seril L Grossfeld
Seril L Grossfeld
Answered
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

A: Normally a court in another state would not have jurisdiction to make decisions as to real property in Florida. This may not be a case it the court is a divorce court or a bankruptcy court. You may want to see a Florida attorney to make sure your interest in the Florida property remains protected.

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Stephen K. Hachey
Stephen K. Hachey
Answered
  • Tampa, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: A partition lawsuit to force the sale of Florida property would be required to filed in Florida. I service the Largo area and would be happy to set up a free consultation.

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