Prenup Statistics: What the Data Tells Tampa Couples
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If you’re considering a prenuptial agreement, you’re not alone. The numbers have shifted dramatically over the last decade. What used to be a quiet conversation reserved for the wealthy has become mainstream financial planning. At The McKinney Law Group Family & Divorce Lawyers, our Tampa, FL prenup lawyer helps couples make sense of the data and decide what’s right for them. Schedule a consultation to talk through your situation.
What the Numbers Show
A 2022 Harris Poll commissioned by Axios found that 15% of Americans had signed a prenuptial agreement, up from just 3% in 2010. Among couples aged 18 to 34, the rate climbs higher. According to data tracked by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, member attorneys have reported a steady increase in prenup requests for over a decade, with millennial-driven growth leading the trend.
Why the shift? People are marrying later. They’re entering marriage with student loan debt, retirement accounts, businesses, and real estate. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the median age at first marriage has climbed to 30 for men and 28 for women, a record high. More assets at the altar means more to protect.
What This Means for Tampa Couples
Florida sees its share of this trend. Prenups here cover everything from premarital homes and inherited property to business interests and alimony waivers. A well-drafted Tampa prenuptial agreement addresses concerns specific to each couple. The cost of preparing a prenup is modest compared to litigated divorce.
Statistics aside, the right reason to sign a prenup is your reason. Some couples want to shield a family business. Others want to define what happens to a vacation home. For executives and high earners, executive prenups and high asset prenups carry their own considerations. Same-sex couples often have unique planning needs addressed in LGBTQ prenups.
Why Choose The McKinney Law Group Family & Divorce Lawyers
Our founder, Damien McKinney, has practiced family law in Florida since 2006. He’s been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2012 and received the Super Lawyers Distinction of Excellence in 2016, an honor reserved for the top 5% of Florida attorneys. He’s a member of the Florida Bar Family Law Section. When you work with our firm on a Tampa, FL prenuptial agreement, you’re working directly with an attorney who has spent nearly two decades on these cases.
Florida Legal Resources
Prenuptial agreements in Florida are governed by statute. For couples who want to read the law themselves, here are starting points:
- The Florida Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Section 61.079, Florida Statutes) sets out the requirements for a valid prenup.
- The Florida Bar publishes consumer guides on family law.
- Florida Courts Self-Help offers public information on family law procedures.
Schedule a Consultation
Numbers tell part of the story. Your circumstances tell the rest. Our Tampa prenuptial agreement lawyer will sit down with you, review your goals, and explain your options. Contact us today.