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Prenuptial Agreements

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When Can a Prenup Be Overturned in Florida?

Prenuptial agreements, often called “prenups,” are powerful tools for protecting assets and setting expectations before marriage. While courts generally respect these legal agreements, there are situations where a prenup can be partially—or entirely—overturned. Understanding how and why this happens is essential, whether you're drafting an agreement or facing a dispute during divorce. At Gisondo Law, we help clients across Palm Beach Gardens and surrounding areas create and defend prenuptial agreements that are clear, enforceable, and legally sound. Common Reasons a Prenup May Be Invalidated Not every prenup holds up in court. Florida law outlines several circumstances under which a judge may set one...

Prenuptial Agreement Attorney: Expert Advice and Tips – Pt. 2

The Role of a Prenuptial Agreement Attorney A good family law attorney should handle the details of prenuptial agreements in Florida. This attorney does more than write the agreement. They also protect your interests and help you during the whole process. They ensure that your prenuptial agreement is clear and meets all legal rules. It is important to understand Florida law and stay organized. A prenuptial agreement attorney provides the legal knowledge you need to make wise choices about your money. They also help ensure your agreement is strong enough if it is reviewed in court. Ensuring Legal Compliance and Enforceability Validating a prenuptial...

Prenuptial Agreement Attorney: Expert Advice and Tips – Pt. 1

Key Highlights Learn useful facts about prenuptial agreements in Florida. Discover how they affect inheritance rights. Know why working with a skilled family law attorney is important. A good attorney can help you make a valid prenup. Find the key things to consider when making a prenuptial agreement. This way, you can protect your assets and future inheritances. Introduction When it comes to navigating the financial aspects of marriage, particularly in the event of a divorce, a prenuptial agreement, or prenup, can be a crucial tool. This legal contract, made before marriage, outlines how assets will be divided and financial issues will...

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Florida

What You Should Know Before Signing Marriage is a significant milestone in life, but it also represents a merging of assets, finances, and legal responsibilities for many. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can provide clarity and protection regarding these matters. While some may view these agreements as unromantic or pessimistic, they can be crucial tools for ensuring a fair and equitable outcome should the marriage end. Prenuptial (before marriage) and postnuptial (after marriage) agreements are legally recognized in Florida. Understanding the specific requirements and limitations before signing empowers you to make informed decisions about your future and puts you in control of...

The Importance of Prenuptial Agreements

Protecting Your Assets and Your Future As couples prepare for marriage, discussing prenuptial agreements may not be the most romantic topic. However, these legal documents are crucial in safeguarding individuals' financial interests and protecting their future. This blog post will explore why prenuptial agreements are valuable for individuals considering marriage and how they can protect their assets and future. Clarifying Financial Expectations: One of the primary benefits of a prenuptial agreement is that it allows couples to clarify their financial expectations and responsibilities before entering into marriage. By openly discussing financial matters and outlining how assets will be managed during the...

Renegotiating Prenuptial Agreements: When and How to Update Your Agreement

Prenuptial agreements, a cornerstone of many marriages, offer a crucial layer of clarity and security for both parties in the face of unforeseen circumstances. However, life's unpredictability means that what may have appeared fair and reasonable at marriage may no longer hold after years. In such instances, renegotiating a prenuptial agreement becomes necessary to reflect changes in circumstances and ensure continued fairness and equity for both spouses. With our extensive experience in family law, Gisando Law in Palm Beach, FL, is well-versed in adapting legal agreements to suit evolving situations. In this blog, we'll delve into the circumstances under which couples...

Common Misconceptions About Prenuptial Agreements: Debunking Myths

At Gisando Law in Palm Beach, FL, we understand that misconceptions and myths often surround prenuptial agreements. These misconceptions can prevent couples from considering this valuable legal tool, which can help protect their assets and clarify financial expectations in the event of divorce. As experienced divorce attorneys, we are here to debunk some of the most common myths surrounding prenuptial agreements and provide clarity on this important topic. Myth #1: Prenuptial agreements are only for the wealthy. This is one of the most pervasive myths about prenuptial agreements. While it's true that prenups can be beneficial for individuals with significant assets, they...

Prenuptial Agreements and Spousal Support: Clarifying Alimony Provisions

Prenuptial agreements, often referred to as "prenups," are valuable legal tools that can help couples protect their financial interests and clarify their expectations before entering into marriage. While these agreements cover various aspects of a marriage, one crucial element they can address is spousal support, also known as alimony. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the role of prenuptial agreements in determining spousal support, the importance of addressing this matter in the agreement, and how a carefully crafted prenup can provide clarity and security for both spouses. Understanding Spousal Support (Alimony) Spousal support, commonly referred to as alimony, is a financial...

Prenuptial Agreements: Protecting Your Assets Before Marriage

Love is a beautiful and powerful force that brings people together. When two individuals decide to tie the knot, they embark on a journey filled with love, commitment, and shared dreams. However, amidst the excitement of planning a wedding and a future together, it is crucial not to overlook the practical aspects of marriage. One such important consideration is a prenuptial agreement, often referred to as a "prenup." Let's explore the significance of prenuptial agreements in protecting your assets before marriage. Understanding Prenuptial Agreements A prenuptial agreement is a legal document entered into by a couple before their marriage or civil union....

How Do I Know If I Need A Premarital Agreement Or Not?

Premarital agreements, or prenuptial agreements, are becoming increasingly popular for couples. They are legally binding contracts that outline how assets and debts will be divided in the event of a divorce. While premarital agreements can be beneficial for some couples, they are not right for everyone. Knowing when you need a premarital agreement and when you do not is an important part of getting married. If you are considering a premarital agreement, it is important to review the laws in your state. Some states have laws that can impact how premarital agreements are enforced, so it is important to understand the...

Getting married? Prenuptial agreements are a smart way to go!

For many couples, especially older couples who have been married before and have experienced a difficult and heart-wrenching divorce, the idea of a prenuptial agreement makes a lot of sense. While prenuptial agreements may not seem particularly romantic, they are a very practical way of ensuring that should a happily ever after turn into a time to exit the marriage, certain assets and liabilities (debts) will remain with the party to whom they belong before marriage. Such assets as real property, a business, high-end equipment, collections such as stamps or pictures, valuable jewelry, a yacht, and a pet could be...

Sunset Clause – Should You Add One to Your Prenuptial Agreement?

Sunset clause, what is it, and why would a couple put one in their prenuptial agreement? Before answering that question, it is important to examine what a prenuptial agreement is, as this will help explain the possible need for a sunset clause. Prenuptial agreement: sometimes, before a marriage takes place, the couple will have concerns about such issues as a business, minor children from a former relationship, large debts belonging to one party, real estate property belonging to one party, alimony (should it be needed), certain special personal belongings like a family heirloom, and valuable collections and jewelry. Each party wants...

Why Prenuptial Agreements Are a Great Idea

Get Professional Legal Help When Writing a Prenuptial Agreement Prenuptial agreements in Florida are becoming more and more popular as there are more second and beyond marriages where parties have been “burned” by a previous divorce. Everyone wants to think that their marriage will last until death do they part, but in the United States, the divorce rate hovers near 50% and higher for second and beyond marriages. There is also a surge in grey marriages among couples over 50 years, many who have stayed together until their children are raised. So, in many instances, a prenuptial agreement is a great...

Why You Need a Prenuptial Agreement

Before looking at why a prenuptial agreement is needed, it is a good idea to look at what a prenuptial agreement is. A prenuptial agreement is a written document drawn up by both parties who are intending to be married. The document is written and properly signed, witnessed and notarized before the marriage takes place, It remains in effect the entire marriage unless both parties agree to change the document in a postnuptial agreement or cancel the agreement. In all cases, both parties must be in complete agreement, without coercion or force, to the contents of the prenuptial agreement. If...

Buyer’s Remorse After Signing a Settlement Agreement

Buyer’s remorse, as defined by Wikipedia: “Buyer’s remorse (or buyer’s regret) is the sense of regret after having made a purchase. It may stem from fear of making the wrong choice, guilt over extravagances, or a suspicion of having been overly influenced by the seller.” While buyer’s remorse is usually associated with the purchase of material goods, it can, in the case of a marital settlement, refer to the agreement signed by both parties following mediation. (In Florida mediation is mandatory before a court date can be set for dissolution of marriage or post judgment modifications) This agreement is put in...

Why Choose a Family Law Attorney Vs. a General Practice Attorney

Before answering the question as to why choose a family law attorney vs. a general practice attorney it is important to understand the areas of law practiced by each. A Family Law Attorney practices in the areas of law dealing directly with issues involving families in civil court matters. These issues include child support and its arrears and post judgment modifications, dissolution of marriage (divorce), parental time sharing (child custody) and its relocation and post judgment modification, spousal support (alimony) and its post judgment modification, equitable distribution of marital and non marital property and liabilities, pre and postnuptial agreements, bankruptcy, and...

Setting Aside Prenuptial Agreements in Florida

Prenuptial agreements made in the state of Florida are, for the most part, accepted by the court in the event of a legal separation or divorce. There are certain instances, however, when a judge will set aside a prenuptial agreement, which he/she is allowed to do under the Florida Family Law statutes. If you are looking to create a prenuptial agreement, that is an agreement made before you marry, deciding, if a divorce happens, specific outcomes for such issues as assets, debts, alimony, retirement funds, and inheritance (especially in regards to children from prior marriages) you need to be very...

All About Prenuptial Agreements

Can they be set aside? A prenuptial agreement, sometimes referred to as a premarital agreement, is a written contract between two persons planning to be married. It must be entered into voluntarily on the part of both parties, always in writing, signed by both parties, witnessed, and notarized. These conditions must be met if the prenuptial agreement is to be upheld in the courtroom. Additionally, a prenuptial agreement can be set aside if it can be proven either party has lied or failed to give full financial disclosure at the time of signing. If one of the parties does not understand...