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In addition to the happiness and success that is often the result of a marriage, holy matrimony also brings with it legal aspects that should be considered by some. For individuals or couples who are considering marriage and have accumulated financial assets, personal assets, real estate or other property of value, may want to consider speaking with the Jacksonville prenuptial agreement attorneys at McGRATH GIBSON Family Law. While prenuptial agreements often get a bad rap, we never know with absolute certainty where the future will take us. And it’s always better to have a plan. Learn more about the aspects of prenuptial agreements in Florida below.

What Exactly is a Prenuptial Agreement?

Prenuptial agreements, or premarital agreements, also referred to as “Pre-Nups” are premarital agreements that are generally valid and enforceable in Florida subject to the following rules and conditions. A premarital agreement is usually about property acquired before a marriage and the rules governing contract law apply. Courts carefully consider marital agreements for good faith and lack of undue influence. And a spouse claiming the validity of a premarital agreement must establish the fairness of the contract.

The following information about prenuptial agreements is a very high level overview of prenuptial agreements and provides a general understanding of what a prenuptial agreement is and what it is for. Every prenuptial agreement is unique and must be tailored to the unique circumstances of the parties the agreement is prepared for.

Important Points About Prenuptial Agreements:

Florida has adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA). Parties may contract regarding spousal support, as well as matters relating to property; however premarital agreements may not determine child custody or support, and the Florida Statute of Frauds applies to premarital agreements. Entering into the marriage is the consideration required to enter into the premarital agreement. Amending, revoking, or abandoning a prenuptial agreement after the marriage must be done in writing and be signed by both parties of the agreement, and can be enforceable without consideration. If a court finds the subsequent marriage void and orders an Annulment, a valid premarital agreement is enforceable only to the extent necessary to avoid an inequitable result.

Premarital agreement provisions awarding attorneys fees and costs to the prevailing party in litigation regarding the validity and enforceability of a premarital agreement are enforceable. The purpose of the “prevailing party clause” requires the losing party of a lawsuit, claim or other litigation to pay the legal expenses incurred by the prevailing party, including attorney fees.

The premarital agreement must be entered into voluntarily, and the court will determine voluntariness. The agreement must be fair and entered into after full disclosure or completion of discovery. A party challenging the agreement is usually not permitted to claim lack of knowledge, because through due diligence during discovery, he or she could have unearthed all the relevant facts.

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