Fleming Island Prenuptial Agreement Attorneys

Helping Clients Protect Their Assets in Fleming Island, Jacksonville & St. Augustine

Marriage is a significant milestone for many couples, and it is not uncommon to get caught up in the excitement of planning the ceremony and honeymoon. However, you must be practical and consider your legal rights and options. A prenuptial agreement can protect your assets, make the divorce process less complicated, and provide you and your spouse with peace of mind.

The Fleming Island prenuptial agreement lawyers at Owenby Law, P.A. can help you draft an agreement that is tailored to your needs and goals. With over a decade of experience, our attorneys have a deep understanding of Florida family law. You can count on us to provide you with the personalized legal representation you deserve.

Call (904) 479-2391 or online to schedule a consultation with our prenuptial agreement lawyers in Fleming Island.

What is a Prenuptial Agreement?

A prenuptial agreement is a legally binding contract that couples sign before they get married. The document outlines how the couple's assets will be divided in the event of a divorce or death. Prenuptial agreements are often used to protect assets that were accumulated prior to the marriage, such as an inheritance or a family business. The document can also be used to protect one spouse from the other's debts.

Some of the most common issues that prenuptial agreements address include:

• Property division
• Debt division
• Alimony
• Marital property
• Retirement accounts

Many people mistakenly believe that they do not need a prenuptial agreement because they do not have any significant assets. However, it is important to remember that you and your spouse will likely accumulate assets over time. Creating a prenuptial agreement can help you avoid disputes and expensive litigation in the future.

What are the Benefits of Prenuptial Agreements?

Although drafting a prenuptial agreement may not be the most romantic thing to do, it can help you and your spouse avoid unnecessary stress and legal issues in the future. In fact, many couples find that a prenuptial agreement strengthens their relationship and helps them build a strong foundation for a successful marriage.

Some of the benefits of prenuptial agreements include:

• Protecting premarital assets: If you or your spouse have significant assets that you want to protect, you can use a prenuptial agreement to outline how the assets will be divided in the event of a divorce. This can help you avoid disputes and expensive litigation.
• Protecting a family business: If you own a family business, you may want to use a prenuptial agreement to protect the business. The document can outline how the business will be divided if you and your spouse get divorced.
• Protecting one spouse from the other's debts: If one spouse has a significant amount of debt, a prenuptial agreement can be used to protect the other spouse from being responsible for the debt.
• Protecting one spouse from paying alimony: If one spouse does not work or makes significantly less money than the other spouse, the higher-earning spouse can use a prenuptial agreement to protect themselves from having to pay alimony.
• Protecting children from a previous marriage: If you have children from a previous marriage, a prenuptial agreement can be used to protect their inheritance.

How to Draft a Prenuptial Agreement in Fleming Island

In order for a prenuptial agreement to be enforceable in Florida, it must meet the following requirements:

• The agreement must be in writing
• Both spouses must fully disclose their assets and liabilities
• Both spouses must sign the agreement voluntarily
• Both spouses must have the opportunity to review the agreement with an attorney
• The agreement must be fair and reasonable

At Owenby Law, P.A., we can help you draft a prenuptial agreement that meets all of the requirements. Our attorneys can also help you review an agreement that your spouse has presented to you. We will make sure that the agreement is fair and that you fully understand its terms and conditions.

Call (904) 479-2391 or online to schedule a consultation.