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Premarital Agreements, also known as prenups, have been around for over 200 years and with divorce rates the way they are I can’t imagine them going anywhere anytime soon.

In Jacksonville, Florida, premarital agreements are governed by Florida Statute 61.079. This statute is often referred to as the “Uniform Premarital Agreement Act”. Under this act a premarital agreement is defined as, “an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and to be effective upon marriage”.

As a Jacksonville Family Law Lawyer I assist soon to be married clients with the process of developing a prenup to their specifications. Should you and your soon to be spouse be considering entering into a premarital agreement contact a Jacksonville Family Law Lawyer for further advice and information.

With divorce rates the way they are it is not surprising more couples are entering into Prenuptial Agreements before they walk down the aisle.

However, it is not surprising that Prenuptial Agreements, also known as “prenups,” are often looked at in a negative light. Indeed, Prenuptial Agreements basically operate under the assumption that the parties will eventually split.

Nevertheless, Prenuptial Agreements can be enormously beneficial. The reality is that a substantial number of marriages end in divorce and a properly written Prenuptial Agreement can help you avoid a contentious divorce, high lawyer fees, and long court proceedings.

Premarital Agreements, also known as prenups, have been around for over 200 years and with divorce rates the way they are I can’t imagine them going anywhere anytime soon.

In Jacksonville, Florida, premarital agreements are governed by Florida Statute 61.079. This statute is often referred to as the “Uniform Premarital Agreement Act”. Under this act a premarital agreement is defined as, “an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and to be effective upon marriage”.

As a Jacksonville Family Law Lawyer I assist soon to be married clients with the process of developing a prenup to their specifications. Should you and your soon to be spouse be considering entering into a premarital agreement contact a Jacksonville Family Law Lawyer for further advice and information.

Prenuptial Agreements — “prenups” — are often looked at in a negative light. While they may protect someone’s assets, they are generally though of as being useful only after a divorce. Indeed, prenups basically operate under the assumption that the parties will eventually split.

Nevertheless, prenuptial agreements can be enormously beneficial. The reality is that a substantial number of marriages end in divorce and a properly written prenup can help you avoid a contentious divorce, high lawyer fees, and long court proceedings.

Further, there are more uses for prenuptial agreements than planning for divorce. In fact, prenups may also be used to protect the assets of one spouse in case of death. For example, let’s say you have a child from a previous marriage and are now engaged. What will happen to your assets if you die? Will your child — who is not the biological child of your new spouse — receive anything? Spouses are often given a large portion of assets in these situations, which is why a prenup may be appropriate to ensure your child will not be financially burdened in the event of your death.