Marriage Contract
A marriage contract is a general term for an agreement between spouses or future spouses that sets out how they will handle property, debt, and support. In Florida, these are usually called prenuptial agreements (signed before the wedding) or postnuptial agreements (signed during the marriage). A valid marriage contract can determine how assets are divided and whether alimony applies if the couple later divorces, which can streamline an uncontested case. To be enforceable in Florida, these agreements generally require voluntary signing and fair financial disclosure.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
A marriage contract refers to prenuptial or postnuptial agreements governing the spouses' property and support rights; Florida prenuptial agreements are governed by the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act under F.S. §61.079.
Example
Their prenuptial agreement acted as a marriage contract that kept each spouse's premarital business separate in the divorce.
Related Statutes
- 61.079
Related Terms
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