In our last post, we began speaking about the issue of unconscionability as it relates to prenuptial agreements. As we noted, although state statute lays out the elements of unconscionability quite clearly, it isn’t always easy to determine when an agreement is...
Year: 2015
Prenuptial agreements: what exactly is unconscionability?
We’ve been discussing in recent posts on this blog the topic of prenuptial agreements, specifically what they can and cannot deal with under state law, as well as the circumstances under which a court may not enforce them. In this post, we want to touch briefly...
When is a prenuptial agreement not enforceable in Florida?
In our previous post, we spoke briefly about prenuptial agreements and what they can and cannot deal with in Florida. As we noted, there are certain limitations as far as the types of provisions prenuptial agreements may deal with, but there is also a lot they can...
What can a prenuptial agreement deal with in Florida?
In our last post, we began discussing the basic approach to property division in Florida. As we noted, Florida utilizes an approach called "equitable distribution," which aims to ensure a fair distribution of property between parties. Judges are empowered to consider...
How is property divided in a Florida divorce case?
Divorce can mean many things to many people, but usually the two main areas where issues come up in divorce are children and property. In this post, we’ll talk briefly about the basic approach to property division in Florida. The basic approach is one which is...
How to Florida judges determine child custody? P.2
In our previous post, we began discussing some of the factors Florida judges take into consideration when making child custody determinations. As we noted, the aim of any child custody and parenting time arrangement is to ensure that the best interests of the child...