Actuary
An actuary is a financial professional who calculates the present-day value of future financial benefits, such as a pension or retirement plan. In a Florida divorce, an actuary may be hired to figure out what a defined-benefit pension earned during the marriage is actually worth today so it can be fairly divided. Their valuation helps spouses and the court understand the real value of long-term assets that don't have an obvious cash balance.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
A credentialed expert who applies statistical and financial methods to value future benefit streams—commonly defined-benefit pensions—for purposes of equitable distribution under F.S. §61.075.
Example
The parties retained an actuary to value the husband's state pension before dividing it.
Related Statutes
- 61.075
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