Q: Will my marital property belongs to me after divorce if my wife signs a paper to waive any property dispute?
We are in Florida. Today, my wife is aware that the house belongs to me, cause I bought it with my own money. But will the house be divided if we divorce in the future? The house is titled by myself only at the moment.
Does it help if my wife is willing to sign a paper (what kind of paper do I need and where I can get it?) saying that she will waive any property dispute in the future?
What should I do now?
Thank you very much for your help,
A: These are extremely important issues that you should ask a lawyer; this public website is not the place to try to do this.
A: The document that you are describing is called a postnuptial agreement. I agree that you should contact a local family lawyer to draft a document that meets all necessary legal requirements.
A: You and your wife will need to execute a postnuptial agreement - you will each need to seek legal advise from an independent attorney of your choosing. I agree with my peers that it is best you contact a family law attorney to schedule a consultation.
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The document you will need to prepare in this case will be a post-nuptial agreement. As all my peers have stated, you should consult with an attorney and your wife will need to do the same before executing any documents waiving property rights. These issues are not to be taken lightly and a well-prepared document is extremely important to avoid issues in the future. Therefore, consult with an attorney that can assist you in the preparation of a post-nusptial agreement.
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