Premarital Agreements
I have recently been asked a lot about premarital agreements . I personally have mixed feelings about them. My optimistic side, that wants to believe in the happy ending, sees them as setting your marriage up for failure. But then my lawyer side kicks that version of myself right back to reality. Depending on how you look at the statistics , approximately half of all marriages will end in divorce. No matter what your hopes and dreams are, you cannot control the marriage or your partner. It is important to protect yourself and your rights. I can't help but think of the song by Kanye West, "Gold Digger" as I type. The lyrics say, "If you ain't no punk holla we want prenup, we want prenup!" This song happens to be about women, but it is equally applicable to men as well. As a general rule, premarital agreements are enforceable in Florida. A well drafted agreement can protect your assets, reduce the potential for litigation, and clea...