Why a Prenuptial Agreement is Important

A Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement is a legal contract that defines how your finances will be treated in the event of a divorce or a death of one of the spouses.

With more and more couples getting married later in life, the need for a prenutial agreement is on the rise.

Having a prenuptial agreement is important if there are significant premarital assets, significant premarital debt, or if there are children from a previous relationship; especially minor children. A postnuptial agreement is important if there is a shift in the financial responsibilites or if a spouse receives a significant inheritance and wants to make sure it is protected. Creating the agreement now ensures decisions are made while both parties have mutual respect and the best of intentions for one another.

A prenuptial agreement will formalize the separation of your premarital finances going into the marriage, map out how finances will be treated during the marriage, and can document how you wish to provide for your heirs if your intentions are contrary to automatic and elective spousal shares under Florida law. 

Marriage is just as much of a financial decision as a romantic one. Having an agreement in place ensures your marriage is founded on love and commitment, free from reservation or concern about which hard earned assets may later be placed on the chopping block.

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