Few Florida readers are unaware of the marital woes facing shamed Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. In the aftermath of Weinstein's dismissal from his production company and amid rumors of criminal charges to come, his wife of 10 years is preparing for a...
More and more millennials are seeking prenuptial agreements
According to family law attorneys, more and more young people are including a prenup in their wedding planning to-do lists. Prenuptial agreements were once the domain of the rich and famous but now are viewed simply as financial planning tools. There are a number of...
Prenuptial agreements: Some include more than financial agreement
Some Florida couples decide to make decisions about their marriages before they begin. Some may choose to legally bind the decisions in a prenuptial agreement. Not only do prenuptial agreements allow couples to make financial decisions before a marriage begins, but...
Prenuptial agreements can stave off retirement disaster
Many Florida residents aren't thinking about retirement as they plan to walk down the aisle, but perhaps they should. Planning ahead is the best way to reach one's goals, whether in regard to a long and happy marriage or a secure and stable retirement. When it comes...
Hugh Hefner was apparently a fan of prenuptial agreements
Many Florida readers are aware of the recent passing of controversial media mogul Hugh Hefner. The man behind Playboy magazine, Hefner has been a colorful character in American society for decades. Upon his passing at the age of 91, it was revealed that Hefner's wife,...
Finding a happy medium in negotiating prenuptial agreements
Faced with a request for a prenup, some Florida residents will initially react by taking offense. Once the practicalities of prenuptial agreements are examined in closer detail, many people will come to see the benefits of having a carefully drafted prenup. One way to...
The changing role of prenuptial agreements over time
When many Florida couples sit down to plan their wedding, they also consider what level of financial protection to include in the process. Prenuptial agreements are far more common now than they were in years past. In fact, the very concept of a marital contract is a...
How property division can impact retirement planning
Negotiating the division of marital assets is one of the most dreaded aspects of many Florida divorces. Spouses know that property division is a necessary step, but are often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of decisions that must be made. Navigating this process can...
Prenuptial agreements can be an inheritance requirement
For many Florida couples who are preparing to wed, negotiating a prenup is not a step that the parties set out to take, but a requirement for one party in order to secure his or her inheritance. While "forced" prenuptial agreements can seem like a harsh family...
Prenuptial agreements critical for older spouses
Finding love again after the age of 50 is a wonderful thing. For those in Florida who are fortunate enough to find their perfect counterpart later in life, taking the plunge to get married is exciting. In preparation for a late-life marriage, couples should consider...