Beltran v. Kalb

SHEPHERD, J.,

specially concurring.

The only salient fact necessary to the resolution of this case is the undisputed fact that from January 2, 1990, the date the Final Judgment of Dissolution of the Beltrans’ marriage was entered, to April 6, 2007, the day Evaristo quitclaimed his interest in the former marital residence to Grisel, Grisel resided on the property. This is so based upon the plain language of article X, section 4(a)(1) of the Florida Constitution, which states:

§ 4. Homestead; exemptions(a) There shall be exempt from forced sale under process of any court, and no judgment, decree…