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What is a Prenuptial Agreement (And Why Is It a Smart Decision?)
A prenuptial agreement, often called a “prenup,” is simply a legal contract two people sign before they get married. It outlines how assets, debts, and other financial matters will be handled during the marriage and in the event of a divorce.
We understand that bringing up a prenup can feel difficult. It’s often seen as “planning for divorce,” but we see it as the opposite: it’s a tool for building a strong marriage on a foundation of clarity and open communication.
A prenup allows you and your partner to have an open, honest conversation about finances—one of the most common sources of marital stress. By creating a clear financial plan before you marry, you are protecting not only your individual assets but the future health of your relationship.
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Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?
While prenups are a smart choice for many couples, they are especially important if one or both partners:
- Owns a business or professional practice.
- Has significant assets, such as real estate, stocks, or retirement accounts.
- Expects to receive a future inheritance or family trust distribution.
- Has children from a previous relationship whose inheritance you wish to protect.
- Is marrying someone who has a large amount of personal debt.
- Is entering a second or subsequent marriage.
We also provide critical independent legal review for individuals who have been asked to sign a prenup. Our priority is ensuring you fully understand every clause and that your financial interests are protected.
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Our Prenuptial Agreement Services
Drafting Custom Agreements: We work closely with you to understand your unique financial situation and goals. We then draft a comprehensive, custom agreement from the ground up that is fair, legally sound, and enforceable in [Your State].
Reviewing & Negotiating: If your partner has presented you with a prenup, it is crucial to have your own attorney review it. We will analyze every detail, explain its short- and long-term implications in plain English, and negotiate on your behalf to ensure the terms are equitable.
Amending Existing Agreements (Postnuptial Agreements): Circumstances change. If you are already married and wish to create a financial agreement, or need to modify an existing one, we can assist with drafting a “postnuptial agreement.”
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Creating a Clear Financial Blueprint
A well-drafted prenup provides clarity on a wide range of financial matters. It is a roadmap for how assets and debts will be handled.
What a Prenup Can Include:
- Separate Property: Protecting assets, businesses, or real estate you owned before the marriage.
- Marital Property: Clearly defining what will be considered “joint” or “marital” property acquired during the marriage.
- Debt Protection: Shielding you from being responsible for your partner’s pre-existing or future debts.
- Inheritance & Gifts: Ensuring that family inheritances or gifts remain your separate property.
- Business Ownership: Detailing what happens to a business’s value or ownership in the event of a divorce.
- Spousal Support (Alimony): Clearly defining, limiting, or waiving spousal support.
- Financial Responsibilities: Outlining how joint expenses, bank accounts, and investments will be managed during the marriage.
What a Prenup Cannot Include:
By law, a prenuptial agreement in [Your State] cannot determine child custody or child support. These matters are always decided by the court based on the child’s best interests at the time of separation.
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Your Partner in Clarity and Security
We bring decades of focused experience to the sensitive process of creating a prenuptial agreement.
We guide clients with preparation, discretion, and respect, helping build a foundation of clarity that protects both their financial and emotional well-being.
- Decades of experience in prenuptial agreements
- Offices in Sarasota, Bradenton, and Lakewood Ranch & Florida
- Integrated family law and estate planning practice
- Personalized attention from start to finish
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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Resource links:
The Business Owner’s Guide: How a Prenup Protects Your Company
My Partner Has Debt. Can a Prenup Protect Me?
How to Talk About a Prenup with Your Partner (Without Starting a Fight)
The 5 Biggest Mistakes That Can Make a Prenup Invalid in Florida.
Why a Prenup is Essential for a Second Marriage
