How to Split a Toaster: A Divorce Podcast About Saving Your Relationships

In this episode of How to Split a Toaster, Seth Nelson and Pete Wright dive into the world of prenuptial agreements with legendary Florida attorney Charles Jamison. They explore how prenups can help keep your divorce amicable and costs down. Charles shares his expertise on crafting the "unbreakable prenup" and provides valuable insights into navigating this complex legal territory.
Seth, Pete, and Charles discuss the essential components of a well-drafted prenup, including proper signing procedures, full financial disclosure, and fair negotiation. They emphasize how a carefully constructed agreement can protect both parties and minimize conflicts during a divorce. The conversation also touches on postnuptial agreements and how they can help alleviate financial stressors in a marriage.
Questions we answer in this episode:
• What makes a prenup "unbreakable"?
• How can a prenup help keep divorce costs down?
• When should you consider a postnuptial agreement?
Key Takeaways:
• Ensure your prenup is properly signed and witnessed
• Provide full financial disclosure to protect both parties
• Negotiate fairly to create a more unassailable agreement
Throughout the episode, Seth and Charles offer practical advice and relatable examples to help listeners understand the importance of prenups in modern marriages. Whether you're considering a prenup or facing a divorce, this episode provides valuable information to help you navigate the process with greater clarity and confidence.
Links & Notes
  • (00:00) - Welcome to How to Split a Toaster
  • (00:26) - Meet Charles Jamieson
  • (01:14) - Pre-Nuptial Agreements
  • (02:36) - The UPAA
  • (05:13) - Dos and Don’ts
  • (09:41) - Bifurcating the Trial
  • (10:56) - Coercion or Duress
  • (13:35) - Full Disclosure
  • (19:47) - Protecting Yourself
  • (20:49) - Post-Nups
  • (22:44) - Has It Changed Over Time?
  • (23:50) - Difficult Negotiation
  • (25:56) - Valuing
  • (29:32) - Alimony
  • (33:37) - Minimum $ Before Needing One?
  • (35:54) - Finding Charles
  • (36:26) - Wrap Up

Creators & Guests

Host
Pete Wright
Podcaster and co-host, Pete Wright brings years of marriage and a spirit of curiosity to the divorce process. He's spent the last two decades interviewing experts and thinkers in emotional healing and brings that with him to the law, divorce, and saving relationships in the process.
Host
Seth R. Nelson
Seth Nelson is the founding attorney and managing partner at NLG Divorce & Family Law. He is a Tampa-based family lawyer known for devising creative solutions to difficult problems.
Producer
Andy Nelson
Hailing from nearly 25 years in the world of film, television, and commercial production, Andy has always had a passion for storytelling, no matter the size of the package.

What is How to Split a Toaster: A Divorce Podcast About Saving Your Relationships?

Seth Nelson is a Tampa based family lawyer known for devising creative solutions to difficult problems. In How to Split a Toaster, Nelson and co-host Pete Wright take on the challenge of divorce with a central objective — saving your most important relationships with your family, your former spouse, and yourself.