A prenuptial agreement is a written contract signed by both parties before getting married that decides how property and debts will be divided amongst them as well as alimony provisions. Couples often enter prenuptial agreements for the following reasons:

 

• One party has significantly more assets than the other

• Parties wish to decide ahead of time how to handle finances amicably if divorce occurs

• To protect a child’s property or inheritance rights

• At least one party has previously been divorced

 

Hiring a lawyer for this process is necessary to help create a valid prenuptial agreement; this is essential for a successful judge ruling, especially if notable money and assets are at stake. This agreement must abide by all Florida court requirements and adhere strictly to the process before each party sign the agreement.

 

It is important to note that the prenuptial agreement must be in writing and not an oral agreement. Both parties that sign this agreement must do so under their own volition. The act of marriage enacts the agreement.

 

Additionally, Alcalde Legal is also experienced at performing postnuptial agreements.  There are times when parties do not have a prenuptial but desire to enter into an agreement after they have already married in regards to assets, debts and alimony. 

 

If you are asked to sign a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement and you are unsure on how to proceed, we will be more than happy to accommodate you.

 

These agreements can help provide spouses peace-of-mind by handling property division ahead of time. Be sure to carefully consider the terms and language of your agreement, and if you have any questions, we're just a phone call away.