Florida Postnuptial Agreement Attorney
If you are already married and did not execute a prenuptial agreement, you should consider drafting a postnuptial agreement. A postnuptial agreement is similar to a prenuptial agreement except that a postnuptial agreement is executed after the couple is already married. Like a prenuptial agreement, a postnuptial agreement can help protect your assets and avoid costly litigation over property division, alimony, and other contentious issues in the event of a divorce.
If you need a qualified Florida postnuptial agreement attorney, you can visit our office to get more information.
Divorce law in Florida permits a couple to draft a broad postnuptial agreement that covers a wide range of potential issues that may arise if the marriage is dissolved. A postnuptial agreement can allow you to modify certain provisions of Florida divorce law to better fit your specific circumstances. A well-executed agreement will allow you to set forth the terms in the event of a divorce, rather than a judge dictating the distribution of your assets and the amount of spousal support awarded.
A postnuptial agreement is a legally binding contract, however, a Florida family law court does have the authority to overturn the agreement if it was not properly executed. In order to be legally binding, both parties must voluntarily agree to the terms of the agreement. In addition, both parties must provide an accurate and fair disclosure of their financial position and give each party an opportunity to review the agreement before signing it. If these conditions are not satisfied, a court may decide the agreement was executed under duress and void the postnuptial agreement.
Consult With Divorce Lawyers Serving Florida About Post-Nuptial Agreements
It is important to hire an experienced divorce attorney when drafting a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. A skilled Florida divorce lawyer can be very helpful not only with the negotiation process but also in drafting an agreement that will hold up in court if it is ever contested. The divorce lawyers at Florida Law Advisers, P.A., are experienced at negotiating postnuptial agreements that protect our clients rights and satisfy rigorous judicial scrutiny. If you are considering drafting or challenging a nuptial agreement and have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us to schedule a free consultation with a divorce lawyer at our law firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Technically, a lawyer is not required but it is recommended to obtain a lawyer to assist with the agreement. Florida’s postnuptial agreement laws are complex and impose a lot of requirements, which can be difficult to follow without legal counsel.
Yes, Florida law does allow for a legally binding postnuptial agreement. However, you must carefully follow all of the law’s requirements in order for a postnuptial to be legally binding.
Yes, Florida law requires full and complete financial disclosure from all parties to a postnuptial agreement. If there was not full disclosure, you run the risk of the agreement being unenforceable.
Postnuptial agreements can dictate how assets & liabilities are divided in the event of a divorce. Additionally, the agreement can control the terms of alimony in the event of a future divorce.
