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Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements

A prenuptial agreement and postnuptial agreement are both marital contracts that generally make financial divisions of a couple upon their separation or define the terms of spousal/child support.  A prenuptial agreement is entered into before the commencement of a marriage and a post-nuptial agreement is entered upon the commencement of a marriage. 

Such agreements can be advantageous because you will always have the knowledge of how your property will be distributed or how much money will be allocated to spousal or child support, should your marriage terminate. 

You may wish to have a pre or post-nuptial agreement if:

  • You or your future spouse have children from a prior relationship
  • You or your future spouse have significant assets or debts
  • You or your future spouse own a business
It is essential that you obtain a competent attorney to assist you in drafting an enforceable pre or post-nuptial agreement which the court will recognize as legal.