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Prenuptial Agreement Attorney in St. Petersburg

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Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A. serves couples in St. Petersburg, FL from our local office, helping them protect their financial interests before marriage. Our practice is devoted entirely to marital and family law, and prenuptial agreements are among our highest-priority services. We deliberately limit our caseload so clients receive focused, senior-level attention from day one.

A prenuptial agreement is a written contract signed before marriage that establishes each party’s rights and obligations regarding assets, debts, support, and property if the marriage ends. Under Florida law, the agreement must be in writing, signed by both parties, and becomes effective upon marriage. Getting the details right from the start matters.

If you’re planning to marry and want a prenuptial agreement attorney who knows Pinellas County family law, call Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A. at (813) 223-5421 to schedule a consultation at our St. Petersburg office.

Why St. Petersburg Clients Choose Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A.

The same team that handles complex high-asset divorces is the team drafting your prenuptial agreement. Our attorneys work collaboratively, pooling their knowledge on each client’s matter rather than assigning it to a single attorney working in isolation. That structure supports thorough, carefully prepared agreements.

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We’re rated Tier 1 in Family Law and Family Law Mediation by U.S. News Best Law Firms, hold an AV Preeminent rating, and carry Super Lawyers recognitions across our attorney team. Tampa Magazine has named us Top Lawyers every year from 2020 to 2026, and Expertise has recognized our attorneys among the Best Divorce Lawyers in Tampa.

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Our approach is guided by Protection Without Destruction®: resolving legal matters in ways that protect your interests while minimizing unnecessary conflict. A prenuptial agreement, handled well, can build a foundation of clarity and trust rather than create tension before a marriage begins.

The Prenuptial Agreement Process at Our St. Petersburg Office

We guide clients through each stage of the process. It begins with an initial consultation to identify your priorities, the assets or obligations that need to be addressed, and any circumstances specific to your situation, whether that’s a business interest, inherited property, children from a prior relationship, or significant financial obligations.

From there, we draft an agreement tailored to your circumstances, facilitate negotiation between the parties, and conduct a final legal review before execution. Both parties are generally expected to provide fair and reasonable financial disclosure covering assets, debts, and obligations so each person enters the marriage with a clear picture of the other party’s financial situation. Disputes over prenuptial agreement enforceability in Pinellas County are handled in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, and we know those procedures well. We also handle postnuptial agreements and modifications to existing agreements when circumstances change after marriage.

Schedule a Consultation in St. Petersburg

To schedule your consultation, call Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A. at (813) 223-5421 or complete our online contact form. We can take the time to understand your situation, explain your options under Florida law, and draft an agreement that reflects your specific goals.

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What a Prenuptial Agreement Can Cover Under Florida Law

Florida’s Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, codified at Florida Statutes §61.079, gives couples broad authority to define their financial relationship before a marriage begins. The range of provisions available is wider than most people expect.

Provisions that may be included in a Florida prenuptial agreement:

Property rights: Designating specific assets as separate property rather than marital property subject to equitable distribution
Alimony: Establishing whether alimony will be paid, on what terms, or waiving it entirely
Business interests: Keeping a business interest classified as separate property and shielded from division in a divorce
Inheritance protection: Protecting the inheritance rights of children from a prior relationship, which a new marriage can otherwise affect
Estate planning requirements: Requiring one or both spouses to maintain a will, trust, or life insurance policy with specified terms
Debt obligations: Clarifying responsibility for existing or future debts each party brings into the marriage

One area courts keep exclusive authority over: child custody arrangements and child support can’t be predetermined in a prenuptial agreement. Florida courts assess those matters based on the child’s best interests at the time of any divorce proceeding.

When a Prenuptial Agreement Can Be Challenged

A prenuptial agreement that isn’t properly executed can be challenged and set aside. Under the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, an agreement may be found unenforceable if a party demonstrates it wasn’t entered into voluntarily, if it involved fraud, duress, coercion, or overreaching, or if it was unconscionable when executed and the challenging party wasn’t provided fair and reasonable financial disclosure and didn’t voluntarily waive that right in writing. An agreement can only be amended or revoked by a subsequent written agreement signed by both parties.

A well-drafted agreement can reduce the cost, duration, and emotional burden of future divorce proceedings by resolving key financial questions before they become disputed. Our prenuptial agreement attorneys in St. Petersburg represent clients in both drafting agreements and litigating challenges to or enforcement of existing agreements in Pinellas County court.

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