The temporary award of the marital home to the wife was an abuse of discretion.
Bryan v. Bryan, 765 So. 2d 829 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000).
The wife was not entitled to a greater interest in the marital home based on her contribution of non-marital assets, since the trial court found no special equity arising from the non-marital contributions.
Gallinar v. Gallinar, 763 So. 2d 447 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000).
Was the husband entitled to a special equity in the marital home, given his contribution of premarital assets for the down payment?
Collins v. Collins, 737 So. 2d 1204 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999).
The wife's father lent money to the couple for a down payment on the marital home, yet this did not create a special equity for the wife in the home.
Todd v. Todd, 734 So. 2d 537 (Fla. Dist. C App. 1999).
The trial court awarded the husband exclusive use of the marital home without providing that the possession would terminate upon remarriage. The court of appeal held that this was error.
Hosack v. Hosack, 679 So. 2d 852 (Fla. DCA 1996).
The trial court erred by guaranteeing the husband a minimum amount from the sale of the marital home without regard to the amount of the actual sale price.
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