Copyrights and Divorce

There are many things spouses share as a married couple, ranging from homes to bank accounts. There are also some less conventional items they may share, like a copyright. A copyright gives the individual or group who created a piece of art exclusive rights for the life of the creator plus 50 to 70 years. During this time, the creator has the right to copy, distribute, and even alter a work if he or she wants. And unlike other property you may share with your spouse, a copyright can be very difficult to deal with in the event of a divorce.

If you need legal advice on protecting your copyright after a divorce, do not hesitate to contact an experienced legal representative. At the Schlegel Law Group, our team of Orlando divorce attorneys will help you with this and other confusing aspects of divorce. Call us today at 407-648-0280 and schedule an initial consultation with an experienced lawyer.

Sharing a Copyright

Unlike other joint property, like a home or vehicle, both spouses retain ownership of a copyright in the event of a divorce. Unfortunately, the business partnership may not be the same because of the added amount of tension from the divorce.

To make sure your copyright is safe even after you and your spouse split up, you need a divorce attorney to help you decide the terms of the copyright. This can include deciding on who gets the copyright in the event that one person passes away.

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If you and your spouse share a copyright and you are considering getting divorced, contact the Orlando divorce lawyers of the Schlegel Law Group at 407-648-0280 and learn more about your legal options at this time.