What Are The Pros Of Having A Prenuptial Agreement In Florida?

Having a prenuptial agreement in Florida has many advantages. While some people think prenuptial agreements are a negative thing, they offer many benefits both spouses would be immensely thankful for in the event of a divorce. Read on to learn more about the benefits of having a prenuptial agreement in Florida as well as how a skilled and experienced attorney from Jurado & Farshchian, P.L. can help you create one.

The Pros of Having a Prenuptial Agreement in Florida

You might be thinking, “What about the cons?” When it comes to prenuptial agreements, the only disadvantages come BEFORE you sign it, as it can sometimes be difficult to ask your future spouse to sign a prenup. However, once you and your spouse manage to come to an agreement and sign the prenup, from that point on, there will be no disadvantages. The pros of having a prenuptial agreement in Florida include:

• It Forces Future Spouses to Communicate

One of the biggest pros of having a prenuptial agreement is that it forces you and your future spouse to talk about several difficult subjects. For example, you and your fiancée will have to determine what will go where if a divorce occurs. This conversation can help ensure both you and your fiancée are completely open not only about your assets but also about your debts. This allows you to get married without having any financial secrets.

• It Protects the Spouses’ Important Assets

Most people believe prenuptial agreements only protect the party that has significant assets, which is simply not true. Almost everyone who enters a marriage has certain assets they want to protect in case a divorce occurs. By determining who gets what if a divorce occurs, you and your fiancée can avoid additional headaches during the divorce process.

• It Allows Divorcing Spouses to Save Money and Time

Anyone who gets married does so with the intent to remain married, as happily as possible, for the rest of their lives. The sad reality, however, is that 50% of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. That does not mean your marriage will end that way, but it means you should be prepared in case it does. By having a prenuptial agreement, you will save a lot of money and – most importantly – time. If your marriage is successful for life, your prenuptial agreement will have no negative impact, so, as stated above, there is no downside to having one.

• It Lays Out Clear Expectations

Before signing the agreement, both you and your fiancée will be able to lay out clear expectations, which can immensely benefit both. If, for example, your fiancée has a significantly better financial status, you could state in your prenup that if your marriage lasts over 10 years, you will get a set amount of money should a divorce occur. Similarly, your fiancée could add a provision stating that you will not get any money unless there is proven infidelity. Prenuptial agreements can be considerably flexible, and you can tailor them to meet your specific needs. You should not, however, create prenuptial agreements without help.

Creating a Prenuptial Agreement in Florida is Easy… When You Work with Experts

Compared to other legal documents, prenuptial agreements are often astoundingly simple. However, that does not mean you should create them without help. All legal documents, no matter how simple, need to meet certain requirements in order to be valid. When creating a prenup, making mistakes can be surprisingly easy. Call Jurado & Farshchian, P.L. today at (305) 921-0440 to learn more about the benefits of having a prenuptial agreement in Florida or schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys via email: [email protected].