Category Archives: Family Law
Prenuptial Agreements & Estate Planning
Most of the time, prenuptial agreements, called prenups, are executed by two people planning to marry, with the intent of establishing which assets they want to retain and divide in the event of a divorce. However, prenups have other uses – most commonly, to establish bequests and other preferences surrounding one’s estate planning. It… Read More »
Red Flag In Your Florida Prenuptial Agreement?
As second and even third marriages have become more common in the U.S., so have prenuptial agreements, known as prenups. However, it is important to be aware of everything in them, because a prenup can govern the outcome of your marriage far down the road if you are not careful about consenting to the… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements For Average Couples
Too often, the average person thinks of prenuptial agreements, called prenups, as things that only benefit the rich, but in reality, they can be very helpful for couples nowhere near the top tax bracket. Prenups can help to settle a lot of different potential issues in the event of a divorce, which can save… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements & Second Marriages
In the last few decades, statistics have shown that fewer people are staying married to their first spouse, and marrying a second time is more common than it used to be as well. With the increase in second and third marriages, however, has also come an increase in couples executing prenuptial agreements. It is… Read More »
FAQ On Florida Prenuptial Agreements
Marriage is so often seen as a sweeping, romantic, life-changing event, and it can feel like the opposite of romance to talk about signing contracts before going ahead with the big day. However, there is more and more evidence to show that couples who enter into prenuptial or postnuptial agreements have stronger marriages –… Read More »
Child Custody In Military Divorce
When military servicemembers get divorced, there are a host of factors that need to be dealt with that civilians generally do not have to worry about. For example, in child custody proceedings, parents have to plan for deployments and changes in station, as well as any other unforeseen complications that might infringe on parenting… Read More »
Warning Signs To Look For In Your Prenup
Prenuptial agreements are becoming commonplace nowadays, but not all prenups are created equal. There are certain provisions that cannot be put into a Florida prenup, and there are certain appearances that must be avoided during the time in which the agreement is being negotiated. If any so-called red flags appear or become known, the… Read More »
Why Do I Need A Prenuptial Agreement?
Many couples choose to go without a prenuptial agreement, instead preferring to negotiate issues like alimony and child support when they go through a divorce (if ever). However, there are very good reasons for couples to at least consider a prenup, even if they think it might be unnecessary. If you are soon to… Read More »
Overturning A Florida Prenup
Prenuptial agreements are meant to be set in stone to a reasonable degree. This means that most of the time, it is not possible to invalidate or overturn a prenup. However, there are exceptions in which a provision of the agreement might be able to be invalidated. If you have been stuck in a… Read More »
Sudden Changes To Child Support
When people with children get divorced, they must make provision for child support in all but the most rare circumstances. It is possible, over time, to modify a support agreement, though, especially if a significant or sudden change occurs in your life or in the life of your child or children. If a change… Read More »
