Protecting Your Tampa Bay Business With A Prenuptial Agreement
Under Florida divorce law, businesses are subject to equitable distribution. This essentially means that it can be considered a marital asset that is divided as part of the resolution of all divorce-related issues.
Small-business owners, who have shed blood, sweat, and tears for their endeavor, find it surprising and frightening that a business might be divided in divorce. Further, this can be disruptive to the spouse of the small business owner; if the business begins failing due to protracted fighting or litigation, the spouse’s ability to receive alimony or child support is greatly reduced.
One way to protect a business from the fallout of divorce is to enter into a prenuptial agreement or, if you are already married, into a postnuptial agreement.