Jacksonville Postnuptial Agreements Attorney

Do You Need A Postnuptial Agreement in Jacksonville, Florida?

A postnuptial agreement is a legal agreement entered into after the individuals involved are already married.  There are a variety of circumstances that could lead to a postnuptial agreement and each case and hence each agreement drafted is completely unique.  If you are seeking a Jacksonville postnuptial agreements attorney to assist in drafting such a document, it is critical that the family law attorney that you select has experience and knowledge in these agreements.  At Ellerin Hutchinson, the attorney can review your situation and advise you of what should be included in the agreement in order to protect your assets.  In some cases, a postnuptial agreement is written to establish the responsibilities and financial matters of the two parties when they are separated and hoping to solve their marital problems.  This agreement will lay out the financial arrangements and responsibilities during the separation.

Postnuptial Agreements Lawyer in Jacksonville

When one party in a marriage inherits a large asset or property, it may be necessary to draft a postnuptial agreement in order to ensure that later the asset does not fall under “marital property” should a divorce occur.  These agreements are drafted with the purpose of protecting that individual from the loss of the inheritance, business or asset in the future.  In other cases, the marriage has an existing prenuptial agreement that requires changes, or one or both of the parties wish to change it or strengthen it with a postnuptial agreement that continues the agreement that was signed prior to marriage.

These agreements are extremely important, and must be carefully drafted by a skilled family law lawyer who is familiar with Florida law.  Attorney Scott Ellerin is knowledgeable and understands how prior agreements have been challenged in court, and drafts the agreements carefully so that the language is specific and carefully worded in order to protect the individual from future loss.  Any agreement can be challenged in court, and the skill with which your agreement is drafted is of utmost importance to the future of the client involved. 

Contact a Jacksonville Postnuptial Agreements Attorney from Ellerin Hutchinson if you need a high-quality and experienced attorney to draft any type of postnuptial agreement.