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Getting Married Without A Prenup Is Like Practicing Medicine Without Malpractice Insurance

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Getting married without a Florida prenuptial agreement is like practicing medicine without malpractice insurance. That sentiment, shared by panelist Dr. Tyler Scott on episode 390 of the White Coat Investor Podcast, resonates because it speaks the language of professionals who already understand risk management.

You insure against events you hope never happen. Not because you expect disaster, but because ignoring risk does not make it disappear.

A prenup works the same way. When done thoughtfully, it is not a prediction of divorce. It is a financial planning tool that helps you and your partner make intentional decisions, have necessary conversations, and reduce uncertainty about the future.

Quick Answer

A prenuptial agreement created through a Collaborative Process treats marriage planning like financial planning, prioritizing transparency, fairness, and clarity while reducing the risk the agreement will later be challenged.

Key Takeaways

  • Not everyone needs a prenup, but many professionals benefit from one
  • Prenups can function as financial planning and marriage preservation tools rather than divorce planning
  • Poor financial disclosure and accusations of duress are common reasons Florida prenups fail
  • Collaborative prenups remove incentives to draft litigation-focused clauses
  • Neutral financial and mental health professionals strengthen enforceability
  • The process can be constructive rather than adversarial

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Do My Business Bank Accounts Get Divided In A Florida Divorce?

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If you own a business and are facing divorce, you may be wondering whether your business bank accounts—the checking, savings, operating, or money market accounts tied to your company—could be considered “marital assets” and divided.

For many professionals, these accounts represent far more than just money. They reflect years of effort, payroll obligations, and the foundation of your financial life. Understanding how Florida law treats business bank accounts can help you protect what you’ve built and choose the right path forward.

Quick Answer: Can Business Bank Accounts Be Divided in a Florida Divorce?

Yes. Business bank accounts can be divided in a Florida divorce depending on when and how the business was created, how the accounts were funded, and whether marital income or marital efforts contributed to their growth. Under Florida’s equitable distribution law, the court can treat those funds as marital property even if the accounts are in only one spouse’s name or owned by the business.

How Florida Law Treats Business Bank Accounts in Divorce

Under Section 61.075, Florida Statutes, courts must divide marital assets and debts fairly, though not necessarily equally. Marital assets generally include property or income acquired during the marriage—regardless of whose name is on the account.

That means if your business was formed or operated during the marriage, the funds in its business bank accounts could be considered marital.

If your business predated the marriage, those accounts might begin as nonmarital. Still, any increase in their balance or new deposits during the marriage can be at least partly marital—especially if marital income was added or your marital efforts contributed to the business’ success and growth.

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