Protect Your Future Before Marriage
Start your new married life on the right foot regardless of your family financial situation. Good planning can help new couples avoid conflict in the future with a prenup. Plan the finances of any complex issues.
A prenuptial agreement, also called a premarital agreement or “prenup,” allows future spouses to make clear decisions about property, debts, income, business interests, inheritances, and financial responsibilities before they get married.
For many couples, a prenup is not about expecting divorce. It is about honesty, planning, and peace of mind. By discussing important financial issues early, both partners can enter the marriage with a clearer understanding of their rights and expectations.
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement?
A prenuptial agreement is a written contract signed by two people before marriage. In Florida, the agreement becomes effective once the marriage takes place. A properly prepared prenup can help define what property will remain separate, how certain assets or debts may be handled, and whether spousal support will be limited, waived, or addressed in a specific way if the marriage later ends.
Prenuptial agreements can be especially helpful for people who own businesses, have significant assets, expect to receive an inheritance, have children from a prior relationship, own real estate, have professional practices, or want to protect one spouse from the other spouse's separate debts.
What Can a Prenup Cover?
A Florida prenuptial agreement may address many financial issues, including:
- Property owned before marriage
- Business interests and professional practices
- Real estate, investments, and retirement accounts
- Debts brought into the marriage
- Inheritance rights and family assets
- Life insurance benefits
- Division of any property in the event of divorce or death
- Whether spousal support will be modified, limited, or waived
- And more!
A prenup can also help couples avoid confusion by clearly identifying what is separate property and what may become marital property.
What Cannot Be Included?
A prenuptial agreement cannot be used to negatively affect a child's right to support. Issues involving child support, custody, and time-sharing are generally determined based on the child's best interests and Florida law at the time those issues arise.
Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation about a Florida prenuptial agreement.
