Category Archives: Family Law
What Makes A Florida Prenuptial Agreement Unenforceable?
Prenuptial agreements (‘prenups’) can be of great help to a couple about to tie the proverbial knot, helping to set ground rules for what will hopefully be a happy marriage. They are generally very flexible documents in which almost any issue can be disposed of – but this does not mean that anything goes,… Read More »
Should We Get A Prenuptial Agreement Before Getting Married?
With many first marriages, romance is the order of the day, and no one wants to talk about finances. However, though it may sour the mood, it is generally a good idea for most couples to execute a prenuptial agreement, or ‘prenup,’ before their wedding. Even if the engaged couple has no intention of… Read More »
Joint Custody & Florida Child Support
Going through a divorce with minor children is not easy for anyone involved, even if the divorce is amicable. Discussions over asset division can take time and drain the mental and emotional resources of both spouses and the children. Child support can be one of the hottest topics during proceedings, potentially turning routine hearings… Read More »
Do “Postnuptial” Agreements Exist?
Prenuptial agreements, called ‘prenups,’ are more and more common nowadays, appreciated for their ease of use and relative simplicity. Florida’s laws governing prenups are also fairly broad, granting a healthy amount of leeway over what a prenup can settle and what it cannot. Some couples, however, may get married without one, and then seek… Read More »
The Pros & Cons Of A Florida Prenup
A prenuptial agreement (“prenup”) is a contract between two people intending to marry. Its purpose is to establish certain assets as ‘separate’ property – and to clarify the ways that property can and cannot be disposed of during the marriage. A prenup is a benefit for many couples in many situations, but for some,… Read More »
The Nuts & Bolts Of Florida Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements, shortened to ‘prenups,’ were formerly a tool primarily for second marriages, particularly when an older spouse sought to protect certain assets from a younger one. Over time, however, prenups became more and more common among couples, even very young people entering into a first marriage. If you believe that a prenup would… Read More »
Is Your Florida Prenuptial Agreement Enforceable?
Recent statistics estimate that around 40 percent of U.S. marriages eventually end in divorce, with the percentage rising even higher for second marriages. One step that more and more couples are taking nowadays to hopefully stave off divorce is having a valid prenuptial agreement. Prenuptial agreements can help to prevent many different kinds of… Read More »
On Florida Prenuptial Agreements
Once seen as only necessary for rich people, prenuptial agreements or prenups are much more common for couples in all walks of life. While not every marriage will be in need of a prenup, there are several situations in which one may make life substantially easier in the event of a divorce or other… Read More »
Child Support & College In Florida
If a child decides they want to attend college, their parents may choose to contribute or to decline. Some states, such as Hawaii, incorporate college expenses into child support obligations, but as of this writing, Florida is not one of them. In most cases, Florida courts see parents’ choosing to contribute to their child’s… Read More »
Potential Advantages Of A Florida Prenuptial Agreement
Quite a lot of ink has been spilled about potential issues that can happen if you and your spouse execute a prenuptial agreement – but there are several potential advantages that you can take advantage of as well, particularly if this is a second marriage for either or both of you. If you or… Read More »
