Manhattan Postnuptial Agreement Attorney Serving Clients Throughout the Region
Every person enters into a marriage with the expectation that it will last forever. The reality, however, is that a significant number of marriages do end in dissolution. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are a practical way to protect each person's assets and clarify each party's rights and responsibilities in the event of a divorce. If you and your soon-to-be spouse are considering entering into a prenuptial agreement, or if you are married and want to enter into a postnuptial agreement, a lawyer offers many benefits. A lawyer can prepare a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement that protects your interests, is fair to all parties and meets all applicable legal requirements.
NYC prenuptial agreement attorney Michael Joseph of Kliegerman & Joseph LLP can draft a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement that meets your needs and complies with the law. Michael Joseph has practiced family law for nearly 40 years and has drafted numerous agreements for clients across New York City and the surrounding areas.
These agreements can address many issues. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can clarify which property is marital property and therefore subject to division in divorce, and which property is separate property. These agreements can also lay out whether or not one spouse will receive maintenance in the event of a divorce.
In order for a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement to withstand the scrutiny of a judge, it must meet the following factors.
- The agreement must be in writing.
- Each party must fully disclose his or her assets and income.
- Each party must have sufficient time to review the agreement. Although it is not strictly necessary for both parties to be represented by legal counsel, the agreement is much more likely to hold up in court if each party has an attorney.
- The agreement must be fair and reasonable, and not unconscionable, to either party.
Prenuptial or postnuptial agreement agreements are particularly useful when one or both parties have children from another marriage, or when one or both parties have substantial assets that could be subject to division upon divorce. In sum, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can be an effective means of asset protection.
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