Sep 2, 2025 | Nuptial Agreements
According to Florida case law, a party to an antenuptial agreement may not exploit the other party for financial gain. Parties must act in good faith and with candor and sincerity. Courts will scrutinize such agreements for fairness and will not uphold terms that...
Aug 5, 2025 | Nuptial Agreements
According to Florida case law, parties to an antenuptial agreement do not deal with each other at arm’s length. Because the relationship is based on mutual trust and confidence, courts apply a higher standard of scrutiny to ensure fairness and full disclosure. See:...
Jul 30, 2025 | Nuptial Agreements
According to Florida case law, antenuptial agreements are presumed valid and are interpreted in the same manner as other types of contracts. This is true even though the parties have a relationship of trust and confidence towards one another. See: In re Estate of...
Jul 22, 2025 | Nuptial Agreements
According to Florida case law, prenuptial agreements are valid and may legally include a waiver of a party’s right to alimony. Courts will uphold such waivers as long as the agreement was entered into voluntarily and with full disclosure. See: Dienstag v....
Jul 15, 2025 | Nuptial Agreements
According to Florida case law, an antenuptial agreement is a valid contract and is enforceable against a spouse’s estate. The agreement remains binding after death, provided it was entered into voluntarily and meets legal requirements. See: Gridley v. Galego 698 So.2d...
Jul 8, 2025 | Nuptial Agreements
According to Florida case law, it is not considered duress for one party to condition marriage on the execution of an antenuptial agreement. Simply stating that there will be no marriage without such an agreement does not amount to coercion under the law. See: Ziegler...
