If you owed your home prior to the marriage you can claim that it is non marital property. Whether or not you would have to pay your wife any alimony depends on the assets and of the marriage, length of marriage, and the needs of the other party. Even though Florida is a no fault state if another spouse uses marital assets to further their affairs then if can affect their ability to receive alimony. You didn't mention children so I'm going to assume you don't have any. As far as obtaining exclusive use and possession of the home. You can file a petition for Temporary needs making that request and your wife would have to move out of the home.
Answered on Jan 28th, 2013 at 11:33 AM