{"id":507,"date":"2026-10-15T03:17:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T03:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/co-owner-disputes-florida-business\/how-to-remove-a-partner-from-an-llc-in-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:56:00","slug":"how-to-remove-a-partner-from-an-llc-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/co-owner-disputes-florida-business\/how-to-remove-a-partner-from-an-llc-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove a Partner from an LLC in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-506\" alt=\"Legal documents, a pen, and a laptop arranged on a desk in a bright office.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-a-pen-and-a-laptop-arranged-on-a-desk-in-a-b-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-a-pen-and-a-laptop-arranged-on-a-desk-in-a-b-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-a-pen-and-a-laptop-arranged-on-a-desk-in-a-b-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-a-pen-and-a-laptop-arranged-on-a-desk-in-a-b-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-a-pen-and-a-laptop-arranged-on-a-desk-in-a-b-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-a-pen-and-a-laptop-arranged-on-a-desk-in-a-b-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Partnership Disputes | Coral Gables &amp; Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Removing a Partner from Your Florida LLC: Know Your Options Before You Act<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal, a Florida business law firm focused on business and commercial matters, helps owners across Miami-Dade and Broward County review the operating agreement, weigh the routes out of a partnership dispute, and plan the next steps.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free First Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free First Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 14, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If you are asking how to remove a partner from an LLC in Florida, start with the operating agreement. That document usually controls first. If it is silent, Florida&#8217;s LLC statute fills the gaps. The main routes are a negotiated buyout, an expulsion or exit event written into the agreement, dissociation, and court relief. This page explains each route in plain terms. It is general information, not advice about your company.<\/p>\n<h2>What Removing a Partner from a Florida LLC Involves<\/h2>\n<p>Removing a partner ends that person&#8217;s ownership, their role in running the company, or both. Florida has no single removal procedure. The answer depends on your operating agreement, the statute, and the facts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0105.html\">Florida&#8217;s LLC chapter<\/a> says the operating agreement governs relations among members. It also says the chapter governs any matter the agreement does not address.<\/p>\n<p>Key terms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Member:<\/strong> an owner of the LLC.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manager:<\/strong> a person who runs a manager-managed company.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Membership interest:<\/strong> the owner&#8217;s share in the company.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dissociation:<\/strong> a member&#8217;s exit from the company. Florida law lists the events that cause it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expulsion:<\/strong> removing a member from the company under the agreement, by court order, or by unanimous consent of the other members in the cases listed in s. 605.0602.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buyout:<\/strong> the company or other members buy the departing member&#8217;s interest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dissolution:<\/strong> the company ends and winds up its affairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This page fits co-owners who are deadlocked, partners who have stopped contributing, and members who may have breached their duties. It also fits investors who want out or want a partner out.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Start With the Operating Agreement<\/h2>\n<p>The written operating agreement is the first document to read. Check these terms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A removal or expulsion clause, and the events it lists.<\/li>\n<li>Voting thresholds for removal decisions.<\/li>\n<li>Buy-sell or valuation terms, including any price formula.<\/li>\n<li>Notice requirements and deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>A deadlock mechanism for stalled decisions.<\/li>\n<li>Amendment rules, since changing the agreement may require a vote of specified members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the agreement is missing or silent on removal, the statute&#8217;s default rules apply to that matter. An operating agreement also cannot relieve a person of liability for bad faith, willful or intentional misconduct, or a knowing violation of law. Gather formation filings, capital contribution records, prior amendments, and any side agreements before you decide anything.<\/p>\n<h2>The Routes Out: Buyout, Expulsion, Dissociation, and Court<\/h2>\n<p>Four routes cover most situations. Each has its own requirements and its own risk.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Route<\/th>\n<th>What it requires<\/th>\n<th>Main risk<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Negotiated buyout<\/td>\n<td>Agreed price and terms, a signed settlement, and a release<\/td>\n<td>Disagreement over value<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expulsion under the agreement<\/td>\n<td>Following each step of the agreement&#8217;s clause<\/td>\n<td>A missed step can make the removal open to challenge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dissociation<\/td>\n<td>A withdrawal, or a listed event<\/td>\n<td>Wrongful dissociation can create liability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Court relief<\/td>\n<td>A petition and proof of the grounds in the statute<\/td>\n<td>Time, cost, and an uncertain result<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Dissociation.<\/strong> A member can withdraw at any time. The exit is wrongful in listed cases, such as a breach of an express term of the agreement. A wrongful exit can make the member liable for damages the company and other members suffer. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0601.html\">Dissociation rules<\/a> apply here. Dissociation does not, by itself, release the person from debts incurred while a member. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0603.html\">Effect of dissociation<\/a> explains this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Court relief.<\/strong> A court may expel a member by judicial order in listed cases. These include wrongful conduct that adversely and materially affects the company. They also include a willful or persistent material breach of the agreement. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0602.html\">Events causing dissociation<\/a> lists these grounds. A court may also dissolve a company on a member&#8217;s petition in listed cases, subject to any deadlock sale provision. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0702.html\">Grounds for judicial dissolution<\/a> sets out those grounds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Election to purchase.<\/strong> The company or other members may elect to buy the petitioning member&#8217;s interest at fair value. In a dissolution proceeding under s. 605.0702(1)(b), the election is made within 90 days after the petition is filed, or at such later time as the court in its discretion may allow. Under the election-to-purchase statute, notice to the other members is given within 10 days after an election is filed by one or more members. Members who want to join must file notice within 30 days. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0706.html\">Election to purchase<\/a> sets these deadlines. Under s. 605.0703, venue lies in the county where the company&#8217;s principal office is or was last located or, if there is no principal office in Florida, where its registered office is or was last located. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0703.html\">Venue rules<\/a> explain this.<\/p>\n<h2>Step-by-Step Process and Typical Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>Learning how to remove a partner from an LLC in Florida is easier when you follow a clear order. A typical exit moves through five steps, though the order can change with the facts.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Confirm the facts with documents.<\/li>\n<li>Send written notice and open settlement talks. Keep every message in writing.<\/li>\n<li>Agree on valuation, payment terms, and a release. If the agreement requires a formal expulsion or dissociation notice, prepare it.<\/li>\n<li>Sign a transfer or withdrawal agreement. Update the company&#8217;s records.<\/li>\n<li>File required changes with the <a href=\"https:\/\/dos.fl.gov\/sunbiz\/\">Florida Division of Corporations<\/a>. Then update banks, leases, licenses, and vendors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Statutory clocks, like the 90-day election window, run from specific events. Missing one can change your options.<\/p>\n<h2>Filings, Records, and What Changes After Removal<\/h2>\n<p>The company&#8217;s public and internal records should match the new facts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0212.html\">Annual report rules<\/a> require an LLC to deliver its annual report between January 1 and May 1 each year. An LLC that fails to file a compliant report may not maintain or defend an action in a Florida court until it files and pays the fees and penalties due.<\/p>\n<p>Filing or government fees may apply. Update these records after any change:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The operating agreement and membership ledger.<\/li>\n<li>Bank signatories and payroll authority.<\/li>\n<li>Personal liability you signed for on leases and loans.<\/li>\n<li>Insurance policies.<\/li>\n<li>Tax reporting, which your accountant should review. Tax questions belong with a tax professional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Mistakes That Create Exposure<\/h2>\n<p>Acting before the legal basis is clear can create avoidable risk. Common errors include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Removing a member without following the agreement or the statute. The removed member may bring a claim.<\/li>\n<li>Locking a partner out of records, bank accounts, or systems before the legal basis is settled.<\/li>\n<li>Missing a notice step or deadline, or failing to write down the reason for removal.<\/li>\n<li>Continuing to act for the company in ways that break duties to the other members. Members of a member-managed LLC owe duties of loyalty and care. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.04091.html\">Standards of conduct<\/a> set out those duties.<\/li>\n<li>Letting a disagreement escalate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How KEW Legal Handles Partner Removal Matters<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. The firm focuses its work on business law for owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida. Kristina E. Wilson is the lawyer responsible for this page. The firm&#8217;s support staff handle office and administrative work.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s work includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Partnership dispute matters<\/li>\n<li>Outside general counsel for businesses<\/li>\n<li>Business acquisition and sale<\/li>\n<li>Business succession planning<\/li>\n<li>Business contract and vendor disputes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. This page is general information, not legal advice about any particular LLC.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I kick a partner out of an LLC?<\/summary><p>It depends on the operating agreement and the statute. The main routes are a buyout, an expulsion under the agreement, dissociation, or a court order.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is it hard to remove someone from an LLC?<\/summary><p>Difficulty depends on whether the agreement sets a clear mechanism and whether the partner agrees. A partner who disputes the process can make the exit longer.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What happens if one partner wants to leave an LLC?<\/summary><p>A member can withdraw, but the withdrawal may be wrongful if it breaks the agreement. Debts incurred while a member generally remain.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does it cost to dissolve an LLC in Florida?<\/summary><p>State filing fees apply, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/dos.fl.gov\/sunbiz\/\">Division of Corporations<\/a> lists current amounts. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a Florida business owner be forced out of the company?<\/summary><p>Only through a valid agreement provision, a statutory event, or a court order. No single rule applies to every case.<\/p>\n<p>Removing a partner from an LLC can raise questions about the operating agreement and the statute. Our team can talk through your facts at a free first consultation. <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact KEW Legal<\/a> or call 305-990-2300.<\/p><\/details><hr \/><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Citation status: NOT PUBLISHABLE. Held for human review.<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only one of the provided sources fits a claim in this article (the Florida Division of Corporations link, Sunbiz). The minimum is 2. The other provided sources do not support any claim here: Chapter 620 covers partnerships rather than LLCs, the <em>Ryan, LLC v. FTC<\/em> decision concerns the FTC non-compete rule, the 31 C.F.R. 1010.380 beneficial ownership rule is not discussed in the article, and the Florida Courts eviction self-help page concerns residential and commercial eviction, not LLC member removal. I did not add these where they would misstate the law. A reviewer needs to supply one more appropriate source, or confirm whether Chapter 620 should be cited for a specific partnership point.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How KEW Legal approaches a partner removal<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operating agreement review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the company&#x27;s operating agreement and any related documents, since they often set the first rules for how a partner can be removed.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting the company<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at how company assets, bank accounts, contracts, and records can be secured while the dispute is being addressed.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparing the routes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buyout, expulsion, dissociation, and court action each carry different steps. We explain how each one fits your situation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear, direct communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You receive plain-language explanations of your options so you can make informed decisions about your business.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Act with the agreement in hand<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking action against a co-owner without first reviewing the operating agreement and the company&#x27;s records can create avoidable problems for you and the business.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common routes out of an LLC<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Negotiated buyout<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The remaining owners or the company purchase the departing partner&#x27;s interest, often under terms set out in writing as part of a settlement.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expulsion under the agreement<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some operating agreements allow a member to be removed for defined reasons, and they set out the procedure that must be followed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dissociation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A member can leave or be removed from the company in certain circumstances. The effect on ownership and management depends on the agreement and the facts.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Court action<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the partners cannot agree, a court may be asked to decide the dispute. This route is typically more complex and time-consuming than a negotiated resolution.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk with KEW Legal about your partnership dispute. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300 or Send Us a Message<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300 or Send Us a Message<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Co-Owner Disputes in Florida Businesses: Your Options Before You File<\/li><li>Business Contract and Vendor Dispute Attorney Brickell<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/co-owner-disputes-florida-business\/is-it-hard-to-remove-someone-from-an-llc\/\">Is it hard to remove someone from an LLC?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/co-owner-disputes-florida-business\/what-happens-if-one-partner-wants-to-leave-an-llc\/\">What happens if one partner wants to leave an LLC?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/co-owner-disputes-florida-business\/what-to-do-if-a-client-refuses-to-pay-an-invoice\/\">What to do if a client refuses to pay an invoice?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/co-owner-disputes-florida-business\/can-a-co-owner-kick-out-another-co-owner\/\">Can a co-owner kick out another co-owner?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/co-owner-disputes-florida-business\/can-you-force-the-sale-of-a-jointly-owned-property-in-florida\/\">Can you force the sale of a jointly owned property in Florida?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to remove a partner from an LLC in Florida: operating agreement, buyout, dissociation, and court routes. 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