Safeguarding Your Future With Prenuptial And Postnuptial Agreements
An Experienced Boulder Attorney For Prenuptial And Postmarital Agreements
Whether preparing for marriage or planning to divorce, an agreement between you and your spouse can empower you to make objective decisions and adopt fair resolutions. At SM Family Law, LLC, our family law lawyer in Boulder drafts prenuptial and postmarital agreements that protect your best interests.
Choosing The Right Attorney For Your Prenuptial And Postmarital Needs
We are a unique firm that specializes exclusively in divorce and related family law matters. This narrowed focus gives us a competitive edge to do what it takes to achieve our clients’ desired outcomes. In comprehensive, durable premarital or postmarital agreements, attentively prepared and reviewed, our legal team can offer you the trustworthy counsel you need as you prepare for your future.
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Understanding Prenuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is a contract made between a couple preparing for marriage. It explains how their assets will be divided if they end the marriage, enabling the couple to avoid the time, stress and expense of fighting for their financial interests not just at the end of the marriage, but at any point throughout the relationship when the court is asked to decide such issues. Controversial as this may be, the court examines the prenuptial agreement fully to determine if it should be enforced.
A sound agreement is crucial to make sure you and your family are properly protected. Your spouse is also a worthy subject of protection and planning; it is definitely recommended a prenuptial agreement be drafted for both parties before deciding whether to sign. Prospective spouses should seek legal advice from different lawyers before signing a prenuptial agreement.
The natural assumption is that the issues in the prenuptial agreement will be moot should the couple not get married. However, many courts in Colorado have been known to enforce many provisions in prenups. It is still generally recommended, even if you are getting married, to continue indefinitely to be very cautious about signing an agreement that you don’t plan to fulfill. Your partner is entitled to the same level of honesty and transparency as everyone else you do business with, even years after the marriage.
Typical Reasons For Creating A Prenuptial Agreement
Before considering a prenuptial agreement, it’s essential to assess your individual circumstances and financial situation. The common reasons for creating a prenup include:
- You own or you plan to own a business.
- Your spouse is entering the marriage with debt.
- You have children from a different relationship.
- The difference between each spouse’s net worth is considerable.
If you don’t feel the need to make a prenup to protect your assets at this time, it could be possible that once you’re married, you’ll find yourselves in different financial circumstances than when you got married. You can still enter into a postnuptial agreement, which is essentially the same as the prenup, but this can be made once you are situated in a marriage.
Navigating Postnuptial Agreements
Postnuptial agreements (postnups), often referred to as “marital agreements,” vary in that they do not come into play until after the parties are married. It is still important that these marriage-related agreements are drafted with much precision and care in order to protect your interests, now and in the future. Postnups and prenups can generally cover the same issues with all other details being the same as listed above.
The Importance Of Marital Agreements
Do not wait to begin the vital process of protecting you and your family’s future financial interests. Do not allow your spouse to bluff the courts by threatening to leave you without any assets. Do not provide your significant other with any future cause for a claim for spousal maintenance.
With a marital agreement in place, you can be confident in standing prepared to mitigate and protect against such potential risks. Talk to our Boulder prenuptial and postnuptial agreement attorney about your options and which agreement may be best fitting for your unique situation.
Do You Need An Attorney To Create A Prenuptial Or Postnuptial Agreement?
It is always recommended you seek a lawyer to help write a prenup for a start; lawyers will help create a legally strong agreement that will stick if needed later. Speaking to a legal professional could save you from losing thousands of dollars, assets or undesirable court conflicts. Our SM Family Law, LLC, team is available to help you navigate the prenuptial and postnuptial agreement process and answer your marriage and divorce questions to the best of our abilities.
Secure Your Financial Well-Being With Our Prenup And Postnup Lawyer
Hiring an attorney to handle your prenuptial or postnuptial agreement matter is crucial to ensure that your interests are protected. In establishing a posture of proactive prudence in your marriage, you and your spouse are empowered to work together to minimize later conflict and enable efficient financial decision-making throughout the relationship.
Our experienced lawyer can help you navigate the complex process of creating a comprehensive prenuptial or postnuptial agreement and provide you with the guidance you need to make informed decisions. Reach out to us via phone at 720-399-5244 or through our online contact form to schedule a free consultation. You deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing your interests have been protected, and we are here to help you get it.
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