Family Law Attorneys: Prenuptial Agreements

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The law offices of Saidis Sullivan Law have prepared and/or reviewed prenuptial agreements for many of our clients looking to protect their finances.

What is Covered Under a Prenuptial Agreement?

A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into between two people before marriage to settle financial issues in the event of a divorce or death. A well-crafted prenuptial agreement can be the best way to safeguard premarital assets, and to specify how assets acquired in the future will be distributed.

Prenuptial agreements can address the following financial issues:


Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?

Not all couples need to sign a prenuptial agreement before getting married. If both people are getting married for the first time, have similar incomes and assets, and no children, there is not much need for one.

Prenuptial agreements are much more important for couples who are older and more established, and have accumulated sizeable assets before the marriage. Many people entering into a second marriage choose to sign a prenuptial agreement to make sure they maintain complete control over the distribution of their premarital assets, especially if they have children from a previous marriage.

There are situations where a prenuptial agreement is appropriate for a younger couple entering into their first marriage. If there is a major disparity between the assets of the two people, or if one person wants to protect a large inheritance or a family business, a prenuptial agreement is a good idea.

Do I Need a Lawyer?

It is extremely important to be represented by an experienced family law attorney when signing a prenuptial agreement. If you are trying to protect your assets, you want to make sure the document accomplishes its intended purpose. If you are waiving your rights to property and assets in the future, you want to make sure you are not being taken advantage of.

It is important to draft the premarital agreement early enough so that both parties can have it reviewed by an attorney before it is signed. If you wait until the week of your wedding to create this document, it may not accurately reflect the wishes of you and your spouse.

The law firm of Saidis Sullivan Law, serving Camp Hill, Chambersburg, and Carlisle, Pennsylvania, can help you with all of your prenuptial agreement needs. Please contact one of our experienced family law attorneys today to schedule a consultation.

 

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