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Recently, news sources announced that Tara Ried called off her engagement to Michael Axtmann, an internet entrepreneur.  According to reports, Ried cut ties with her fiancé because he wanted her to sign a prenuptial agreement.  This information was revealed during an interview with Ried's potential father-in-law.

The couple was supposed to get married last month.  However, the wedding was called off at the last minute.  Later, the 34 year old Axtmann confirmed that the wedding did not happen due to "legal reasons".   Now, his father Siegfried Axtmann is coming forward with allegations that the marital contract led to the couple's separation.

A month before cancelling the wedding, Ried seemed to be ecstatic about the marriage.  She had been speaking openly about the big day and told news sources that she would look like a "princess".  Now, circumstances seem to have drastically changed.

If you need help with a nuptial agreement or have questions about marital contracts, do not hesitate to contact Ellerin Hutchinson and speak with a Jacksonville family lawyer.

Many people have questions when it comes to marital agreements.  Perhaps the most pressing questions are "what are they?" and "what do they do?"

Marital agreements are legally binding contracts that are signed before or after two people get married.  These agreements outlines the terms of what will happen if one spouse dies, leaves or the couple goes through a divorce. Marital agreements include provisions that pertain to the couple's assets, property and income.  They outline how property will be distributed and essentially detail who gets what.

Due to the fact that marital agreements are legally binding and the laws that surround contracts of this nature vary state-to-state, it is important that people who are considering agreements in Florida speak with a Jacksonville family lawyer.

At Ellerin Hutchinson, we work closely with people who are planning to create post-nuptial and pre-nuptial agreements.  We can help you draft your marital agreement and ensure that the contract is in compliance with the laws of Florida.  Contact us today to learn more about our family law services!

Marriage is a firm agreement between two people but this agreement also includes financial concerns. There are specific circumstances where it's a good idea to have a prenuptial agreement set up between a couple.  Here are just a few reasons why a prenuptial, often referred to as a "prenup" agreement would be important.

In the circumstance where you had children from a previous marriage and you wanted to ensure they inherited the assets you accumulated before your second marriage, a prenuptial agreement would be in order. If you were to get divorced or die without a prenuptial agreement, your children might have to share part of this amount with your new spouse.

Another very good  reason for having a prenuptial agreement would be if  you have a share in  a family business before your present marriage and you wanted to keep the business on that side of the family. If you died without a prenuptial agreement in place or  wound up getting divorced, your new spouse might  now share in the family business which could dramatically change the family interaction within the business.

If  you fall into either of these categories and are considering marriage or know someone who is, it would be worthwhile to have a legal expert draw up a prenuptial agreement. Contact a Jacksonville family law attorney at Ellerin Hutchinson today at (904) 638-3134 to arrange a consultation.

Drafting a prenuptial agreement is one of the many ways a married couple can protect their assets. While filing a prenuptial agreement is great way to ensure you’re protected, there is a way to further protect your assets if you're interested.

Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trusts (QTIPS) are commonly used in connection with prenuptial agreements when a couple wishes to ensure their assets, property, and wishes have additional protection. QTIPS are a type of trust that specifies the beneficiaries of an estate after one spouse passes away. These trusts are created to ensure surviving spouses receive income, but do not give them control over how the deceased’s assets are distributed.

If you are interested in protecting your assets, a Jacksonville martial contracts lawyer at Ellerin Hutchinson can help. Whether you are interested in drafting a prenuptial agreement, postnuptial agreement, or QTIP, we can help you identify which assets you which to protect and who you would like controlling your assets after your death. From there, we can begin drafting the appropriate paperwork customized to your specifications.

Contact an attorney at Ellerin Hutchinson today to learn more about our services!

Although a do-it-yourself prenup may be tempting, it’s in your best interest to hire an experienced marital agreements attorney if you are interested in drafting a prenuptial agreement.  A prenuptial agreement is an incredibly important document that should be created and looked over by an experienced professional.  Often times, in an effort to save money, people will go on the Internet and download a form or even contact a shady or cheap service that provides the necessary forms.  This type of action should be avoided, as it could hurt your future interests.

A prenuptial agreement protects specified assets and can even provide instructions for how you would like child custody, child support, or alimony to be arranged should your marriage end in divorce.  Anytime your family or your financial interests are at stake, it is best to have a skilled prenuptial agreement lawyer handling your affairs. The last thing you want or need is for an error or omission on your prenuptial agreement to compromise your property rights.

The decision to draft a prenuptial agreement is one of the most difficult issues for a couple to discuss.  While many people want to protect their assets in the event of a divorce, divorce is also the last thing they want to discuss right before getting married.  If you are planning to get married, it is important to strongly consider filing a prenuptial agreement.  You’ll be thankful you did in the long run.

Benefits Prenuptial Agreements

There are many benefits to having a prenuptial agreement on file.  First and foremost, with a prenuptial agreement you can protect any specified marital or separate assets.  While this is especially important in high net-worth cases, it is valuable for anyone who has assets they do not wish to lose during the property division stage of a divorce.  A prenuptial agreement can also give detailed instructions on how a couple wishes alimony, child custody, and child support to be resolved should the marriage end in divorce.  Having these instructions already in place will speed up the divorce process, and prevent you from getting drawn into a contested divorce battle.

Draft Your Prenuptial Agreement Today

Before getting married, take some time to speak with your fiancé about drafting a prenuptial agreement.  You are both mature adults, and there is no reason why this should become a hotly contested issue.  You have nothing to lose by filing a prenuptial agreement, but without one you could lose everything in a divorce.

As an experienced Jacksonville divorce attorney, Scott Ellerin has seen what can happen when a couple does not have a prenuptial agreement on file.  Protect yourself and your assets by filling out a free case evaluation to arrange a consultation with Mr. Ellerin about drafting a prenuptial agreement.  If you are already married, Mr. Ellerin can help you draft a post nuptial agreement instead.