No one enters marriage anticipating a divorce, but you can take legal protection just in case. A prenuptial agreement is a contract made between prospective spouses in which they define their assets and property rights during marriage and in the event of death or divorce. This agreement becomes effective upon marriage. A postnuptial agreement is a similar contract but can be made effective when a couple is already married. An attorney in our Family and Marital Law practice can help you draft the proper prenuptial and postnuptial documents.

It is often difficult to bring up this topic with a prospective spouse because it may bring up emotions and feelings of mistrust. Others feel prenuptial agreements are only for the wealthy. No matter what your age or assets, it is better to prepare in advance than to end up in legal battles that cost thousands of dollars, unnecessary emotional distress and financial disarray. It is often wise to formulate a plan, especially if one or more of the spouses have children from previous marriages.

A prenuptial agreement can be custom tailored to your needs and wants. All prenuptial agreements are not the same and they can be detailed or as general as desired