Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Whether you are a business owner, high-salaried employee or just a person with considerable means, an individual contemplating marriage later in life after having worked hard to build your wealth and your estate, or if you are simply an individual looking to protect your estate and/or wealth in the future, it may be advisable to consider entering into a prenuptial agreement with your fiancé protect your financial rights through a Prenuptial Agreement before the marriage or a Postnuptial Agreement after the marriage.

Often times, a prenuptial agreement is a difficult concept for individuals to discuss prior to marriage. However, discussing it before tying the knots will most likely avoid controversy or conflict in the future. Prenuptial agreements are designed to clearly define each parties' rights and obligations going into a marriage in an effort to help avoid those types of disputes at any point in the future. It also removes the decision-making of those disputes from third parties, such as judges and keeping control of the process between the parties. Prenuptial or Premarital Agreements could also be a useful vehicle in helping to avoid the tremendous cost and acrimony of contested divorce litigation and also help to avoid lengthy or protracted litigation through the court system.

Should you have questions regarding ways to protect yourself, your estate or your assets, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.