Premarital Agreements

Prenuptial agreements have been the fodder for many jokes and the start of a few arguments, but in many cases prove to be vital to those going through divorce, or the death of a spouse. Although we may marry the one we love with the best of plans, plans sometimes go awry, and when they do we need to have protection for ourselves, our children, and our assets. In many cases, a prenuptial agreement can actually reduce arguing in a marriage because the future is set, decisions have been made, and there is no fear or uncertainty concerning the future. For those who have already married, but wish you had opted for a prenuptial agreement, there are also postnuptial agreements as well.

What You Need To Know About Prenuptial Agreements

In a prenuptial agreement, both parties are required to be forthcoming about any financial information that could be relevant to the other party. Any expected future income, inheritance, etc should be discussed between both parties, and with a family law attorney. Both party members should have their own attorney in order to make sure that their rights and assets are protected, and there should be an allotted time between the signing of a prenuptial agreement, and the wedding day. If a prenuptial agreement was not written up by an attorney of family law who is knowledgeable in the laws of his or her state, it could be deemed ineffective and the courts may not uphold it. This is why it is vital to have a good family law lawyer to work on your prenuptial agreement. For those who are entering a marriage and already have kids, a prenuptial agreement is a great way to ensure that the rights of your kids are protected in the case of divorce or death.

Postnuptial Agreements

A postnuptial agreement is basically the same as a prenuptial agreement, except that it is made at any time during the marriage. Both of these legal contracts define the couple’s agreement on division of marital assets in the case of divorce or death. Unlike a will, both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are designed to protect the assets of both parties, and can be used whether the marriage ends in death or divorce. Instead of allowing a court decide what would happen to your assets if the marriage should end, it is a good idea to find a good attorney of family law. Allow our family law attorneys to negotiate your prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, and protect your wealth, inheritances, businesses, family.

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