Valuation Date
The valuation date is the point in time used to determine how much a marital asset or debt is worth when dividing property in a Florida divorce. Because values change over time, Florida law lets the court pick whatever date is fair and just for each asset, which may differ from one asset to another. The valuation date can significantly affect the outcome for things like homes, businesses, and retirement accounts. In an uncontested divorce, spouses simply agree on the values themselves rather than asking a judge to set them.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
The date the court determines to be just and equitable for assigning value to a marital asset or liability during equitable distribution under F.S. §61.075; different assets may be assigned different valuation dates.
Example
They chose the date of separation as the valuation date for the business so its later growth stayed with the spouse who ran it.
Related Statutes
- 61.075
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