Drafting Prenuptial Agreements

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Florida recognizes premarital agreements and has a statute called the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act that governs these types of documents. While it may not be a romantic approach, sometimes it is extremely practical for parties to sign a prenuptial agreement and thereby avoid some future problems.

Besides being a way of offering peace of mind to people who wish to avoid confusion should there be a divorce, prenuptials can save money by avoiding costly court battles over certain assets. Prenups do not solve all asset distribution problems, but they can help in many situations.

Some instances where you may want to discuss with your family attorney the possibility of entering a premarital agreement include the following:

• You currently have obligations such as taxes, alimony, or child support.
• You have significant assets and are concerned about keeping them should your marriage not survive.
• You have parents who depend on you financially.
• You are in the process of marrying again.
• You desire to protect the assets of children you had in a previous marriage.
• You own a business.
• You have a professional practice.
• You own property in other states that a spouse can be considered to co-own.

An integral part of the prenuptial agreement is the listing of all assets and liabilities. It is important to be as detailed and accurate as possible in this listing to avoid a future challenge to the agreement. It is also important that the advice of a skilled attorney be sought for preparation of a prenuptial agreement. These types of agreements may be found to be unenforceable when, for example, the agreement is considered to be unconscionable at the time of execution due to a lack of full and fair disclosure, or being signed under duress. An attorney can help you to avoid pitfalls such as this and can advise you on the best course of action to follow in your unique situation.

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