A prenuptial agreement is signed before the marriage. A postnuptial agreement addresses the same types of issues but is executed after the marriage is already in place. Both are recognized under Florida law, though postnuptial agreements face heightened scrutiny because the parties are already in a legal relationship with mutual obligations when the agreement is signed.
Fort Myers couples who did not enter a prenuptial agreement sometimes consider a postnuptial agreement when circumstances shift significantly during the marriage: one spouse starts a business, receives a substantial inheritance, or the financial picture changes in a way both parties want addressed in writing. Brodzki Jacobs handles both instruments for Lee County clients and advises on which is appropriate given the timing and the specific issues to be addressed. Contact the firm to discuss which fits your situation.
