Individuals can use a prenuptial agreement to protect inherited assets they receive during the marriage. Under Florida law, that protection is not automatic. Without a written agreement and sound financial habits, inherited funds can lose their separate status. A...
Prenuptial Agreements
Is our prenuptial agreement enforceable?
Planning a life together involves many big conversations, and deciding to sign a prenuptial agreement is one way to ensure you are on the same page with these big topics. While this document is a powerful tool for protecting assets, Florida law has specific boundaries...
Can our prenup determine child custody or child support?
As you meticulously plan your wedding day, you are likely also considering the foundations of your shared future. A prenuptial agreement often comes up as a tool to outline financial understandings. But when children enter the picture, can this agreement also...
Can suggesting a prenuptial agreement ruin an engagement?
Getting engaged is usually exciting and romantic. People look forward to a wedding celebrating their marriage with their loved ones. They may also romanticize the idea of spending the rest of their lives together. Someone newly engaged is often eager to share the tale...
3 mistakes people make when drafting prenuptial agreements
Some couples preparing for marriage in Florida choose to sign prenuptial agreements. Perhaps one spouse has witnessed or personally experienced a particularly challenging divorce. Maybe one of the spouses has particularly valuable property that they want to protect....
Why more parents are pushing their kids to get prenups
You might not have any strong feelings about getting a prenuptial agreement, and neither does your spouse-to-be. If you’re both young and have relatively few major assets, you don’t see the need. However, your parents might be adamant about it. Before you dig in your...
