Category Archives: Postnuptial Agreements
Keeping Assets Protected During Marriage
Credit.com recently published a story on how couples who want to avoid a pre- or postnuptial agreement can still protect their assets when it comes to financial preparation and marriage. While prenuptial agreements are the safest way to ensure that you are financially protected, there are other ways to keep at least some of… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements & Estate Planning
Prenuptial agreements are more and more popular as people are getting married later in life and after they have accumulated assets and/or had previous families that they want to make sure they provide for, striking a balance between what is left to their spouse and what is left to their children. They have also… Read More »
Unique Prenuptial Agreement Considerations for Same-Sex Couples
Pre- and/or post-nuptial agreements are often a necessary discussion topic for couples thinking of getting married—especially those that may be entering their second or subsequent marriage; who have accumulated substantial assets and/or established previous families that they will need to provide for. And now that same-sex couples have the right to marry, they, too,… Read More »
Can A Postnuptial Agreement Serve As An Alternative To Divorce?
Many people do not realize that you do not necessarily have to enter into an agreement prior to getting married (otherwise known as a prenuptial agreement). To be sure, you also have the option of entering into a postnuptial agreement once you are already married–even some years after you’ve been married. A Means to… Read More »
Important Considerations before a Second (Or Subsequent) Marriage
Anyone who has been through a difficult divorce, particularly one that involved a contentious battle over property and assets without a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, will probably think twice before going down that same road. In spite of these discussions sometimes being difficult to have prior to a wedding, it is absolutely necessary to… Read More »
What Happens To Property Without A Prenuptial Agreement?
Many people believe that prenuptial agreements are only for wealthy individuals with many assets; however, these agreements not only protect marital property in the relationship between a married couple, but in your relationship with the state of Florida as well. In other words, without a prenuptial agreement in place, state laws determine what happens… Read More »
Specificity in Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements is Critical
Prenuptial (or premarital) and postnuptial agreements have a long history in Florida, and can be helpful to couples in avoiding complications and unnecessary battles. But the devil is in the details: it is important to have an experienced family law attorney to advise and guide you in the process. Key terms of these agreements… Read More »
