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Florida Prenuptial Agreements<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Florida<\/span> prenuptial agreements<\/span> are legally binding contracts signed before marriage. This contract determines how your assets, debts, and financial matters will be handled during marriage. It also covers what happens in the event of a divorce<\/span> or your spouse’s death. They must be in writing and signed by both parties. With proper legal advice<\/span>, adequate time for consideration, and full financial transparency, a prenuptial agreement<\/span> can be a valuable tool for protecting both spouses’ interests.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

There is nothing romantic about presenting a prenuptial agreement<\/span> to your future spouse<\/span>. However, these documents are helpful tools for managing your assets as a married couple<\/span>. It also lets you decide what happens if you divorce or if either party passes away. If you\u2019re considering a prenuptial agreement<\/span> or need help understanding one, contact a\u00a0Florida<\/span> family law<\/span> attorney<\/span><\/a>. They can help you understand your rights and draft a contract that protects your interests.<\/p>\n

What Is a Prenuptial Agreement<\/span> in Florida<\/span>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Florida<\/span> prenuptial agreements<\/span>, also called premarital agreements<\/span>, are binding contracts entered into by couples before marriage. This legal document<\/span> takes effect upon their marriage. It allows couples to determine in advance how to handle their assets, debts, and financial matters. This includes what happens during marriage, in the event of a divorce<\/span>, or upon the death of one of them.<\/p>\n

Many states have adopted the Uniform <\/span>Premarital Agreement<\/span> Act<\/span> (UPAA<\/span>)<\/a>. This law provides standardized rules for creating and enforcing prenuptial agreements<\/span>. Florida<\/span> is one of the jurisdictions that adopted UPAA<\/span> in 2007. The state then codified this Act in the Florida<\/span> Statutes<\/span>.<\/p>\n

What Can You Include in a Florida<\/span> Prenup<\/span>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When drafting a prenuptial agreement<\/span>, Florida<\/span> law allows couples to include whatever they want. Under the Florida<\/span> Statutes<\/span><\/a>, you can make agreements about:<\/p>\n