The benefits of translating marital agreements for nonnative English speakers in FloridaPeople may sign marital agreements for a variety of reasons and Florida law allows premarital, postmarital and marital settlement agreements so long as they meet legal...
Prenuptial Agreements
Till death do us part: Waiving your elective share
A spouse’s “elective share” refers to his or her legal right under state law to choose to receive a specific, fixed share of the other spouse’s estate at death in lieu of receiving what was (or wasn’t) left to the surviving spouse under the deceased spouse’s will....
Enforcing prenuptial agreements from other states in Florida
With some exception, when a couple executed a valid prenuptial or premarital agreement in another state and one of them wants to enforce it in Florida, usually in a divorce proceeding or after one of them has died, the agreement will be enforceable. This is a...
Prenuptial agreements: Should you bring them up to your partner?
It's an age-old question: Should you talk to your soon-to-be spouse about a prenuptial agreement? Does talking to your soon-to-be spouse about a prenuptial agreement make it seem like you don't trust him or her?The truth is that a prenuptial agreement has benefits for...
What can or can’t be in a prenuptial agreement?
If you decide to have a prenuptial agreement drawn up before you get married, you need to understand what can and cannot be included. There are certain things you can't include in a prenuptial agreement, because including those items could hurt you or your to-be...
Prenuptial or cohabitation agreements matter when you split up
Whether you are going to get married or just move in with your partner, it's a good idea to have a contract. You can opt for a prenuptial agreement before you get married or create a cohabitation agreement if you plan to live together as if you are a married...
Board certification makes the difference in a divorce case
You decided that you wanted to get a divorce long ago, but you've been putting it off because you think finding an attorney may be difficult. It's important, of course, to understand who you should work with and why.One of the things you should consider is the...
Is a prenuptial agreement going to threaten a marriage?
Many people believe that prenuptial agreements are bad because they make it seem like you don't trust your spouse. The truth is that a prenuptial agreement could make someone feel that way, but that's not what it's intended for. Prenuptial agreements have a place,...
What is the purpose of a prenuptial agreement?
One of the things that many people believe would ruin a wedding is a discussion of a prenuptial agreement. It's a common thought that the prenuptial agreement is one that means you don't trust your spouse or that you want to prevent your spouse from accessing your...
Florida Supreme Court rules against prenuptial agreement in case
A prenuptial agreement is a good idea for people of all backgrounds. It helps protect you from your partner's debts and keeps certain things you own as your own if you go through a divorce.One thing to keep in mind is what happens to properties during your marriage....
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