Category Archives: Prenuptial Agreements
Are There Limits to What I Can Put in My Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement?
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements remain one of the best ways for couples to ensure that their property and assets are distributed properly and fairly in the event of a divorce. While these agreements allow the parties to include details about how specific assets will be handled upon divorce, there are certain things that cannot… Read More »
Protecting Business Assets Before Marriage
While most people don’t enter into marriage expecting to get divorced, the reality is that this is the fate of almost 50 percent of marriages in the U.S. For this reason, couples who are on the verge of marriage are encouraged to take certain steps to protect their finances in the event of divorce,… Read More »
The Benefits of a Prenuptial Agreement
Although it may not seem like a very romantic gesture, it is often in a couple’s best interest to execute a prenuptial agreement before getting married. This is especially true for couples in certain situations, so if you are getting married and are thinking about drafting a prenuptial agreement, you should consider speaking with… Read More »
How to Ensure that Your Inheritance Remains Separate Property
In most cases, any property obtained by a couple after marriage is considered to be a marital asset. There are, however, exceptions to this rule. For instance, certain gifts and inheritances received by one spouse during a marriage often remain separate property and so remain in the sole possession of the original owner. The… Read More »
What Makes a Prenuptial Agreement Invalid?
In an effort to avoid future litigation or contention about the division of assets, more and more couples are choosing to enter into prenuptial agreements before their weddings. These agreements can be a good way of ensuring that both parties’ assets are protected and can save them a substantial amount of time and money… Read More »
Thoughts About “Lifetime Alimony” — Using Well-Crafted Premarital Agreement
Alimony reform continues to be a hot topic here in Florida. Back in January 2017, bills were introduced to, once again, try and reform Florida’s alimony laws. Last year, the legislature passed alimony reform. Under what was labeled SB 668, judges were denied the ability to award so-called “lifetime alimony” payments. SB 668 replaced… Read More »
Remarrying Your Ex
In most cases, the prospect of divorce seems like the end of a relationship, and in the vast majority of instances, this is true. However, you may be surprised to find that for certain couples divorce serves as the stepping stone that ultimately turns the relationship around for the better. The majority of marriages… Read More »
What To Consider Before Getting A Divorce
If you are considering a divorce but have yet to take action, there are numerous things you should consider prior to going forward. In general, those pursuing a divorce believe their life will improve if their relationship ends. However, often times there is no clear cut answer as to whether divorce is the best… Read More »
Protect Your Relationship with a Prenuptial Agreement
Marriage is an arrangement that couples enter into with positivity, good faith, and the best of intentions. Since June 26, 2015 same sex marriages have been legal throughout the entire United States. Today there are over 490,000 same sex marriages and the state of Florida has seen a sharp rise in marriages since the… Read More »
Premarital Agreements in the State of Florida – Do I Need One?
What is a Premarital Agreement? In the state of Florida, a premarital agreement is defined as “an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and to be effective upon marriage.” The purpose of a premarital agreement is to identify personal property held by each party, and make a determination about what will… Read More »
