Q: My husband cheated on and we have a child. Just looking for advice on how to go about stuff
We have a mortgage, cars, a boat, joint bank account and an 11 month old child.
A: Good question and first let me say I am sorry for what you are going through. Florida is a no fault state when it comes to infidelity and the divorce process but infidelity can become relevant if the unfaithful spouse used marital funds to conduct the affair. Feel free to reach out for a consultation for more detailed information on your circumstances.
A: Do you want to divorce him? You can file petition for dissolution of marriage first, or have him to enter into a settlement agreement. Florida is a no fault state, which means cheating does not count as a reason to divide property unevenly unless the cheating caused the depletion of marital assets. You need an attorney to help you to identify what is marital assets.
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