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Creating Premarital Contracts Tailored to Individual Needs
mfrIn the excitement of getting married, bringing up a prenup with your future spouse can quickly dampen the mood. But depending on your situation, a prenuptial agreement can be a financial protection you shouldn’t overlook. Prenups, which are also called premarital agreements, are legally binding documents that set out the rights and obligations of people entering into marriage. They are often used to safeguard assets and property in case of divorce, especially in high-net-worth relationships, but there are also other valid reasons why couples get prenups.
Every couple has different concerns when planning to marry, and prenuptial agreements are as unique as each couple. They can be as inclusive or exclusive of provisions and terms as New Jersey law allows. If you’re considering one, our family law firm can assess your circumstances and advise you about how it may benefit your situation.
Call (201) 880-9770 to arrange a time to speak with a Hackensack prenuptial agreement lawyer from [MFR] Men’s & Fathers’ Rights Divorce Lawyers.
What New Jersey Law Says About Prenuptial Agreements
New Jersey’s Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (NJ Rev. Stat. § 37:2-31 to 37:2-41) governs prenuptial agreements in the state. Issues that prenups may address include:
- Rights and obligations regarding joint and separate property
- Division of property and assets upon separation, divorce or death
- Eliminating or modifying alimony payments
- The drafting of a will, trust or other arrangement to carry out the provisions of the prenup contract.
You can read the full list of issues that prenuptial agreements can contain at Section: 37:2-34 .
Why Choose MFR for Your Prenuptial Agreement?
A prenuptial agreement is only a piece of paper if it can’t stand up to legal challenges. At MFR, our lawyers clearly understand all the intricacies involved in preparing these contracts and what could potentially make them unenforceable.
- Carrie S. Schultz, the firm’s founder, is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law attorney and has practiced law in the state for over two decades.
- Our attorneys practice exclusively in family law and its concerns, which means we are not distracted by other legal areas.
- We limit our cases so that we can always provide responsive and personalized service to clients.
Once we learn the details of your financial and personal situation, we’ll counsel you about the steps to preparing a prenup that is in your interests.
How Our Hackensack Prenup Attorneys Will Help You
We Will Make Sure Nothing Falls Through the Cracks
You may worry about missing something in your prenup that could leave you unprotected financially. We will help you think through what you wish safeguarded, so nothing falls through the cracks. Here are some items to consider:
- Your premarital assets. Typically, assets you had before marriage or which you inherited are considered separate property, but there can be exceptions.
- Whether your future spouse has current debt (and how much). If your intended bride or groom has excessive debt, you may wish to protect yourself from responsibility for paying it.
- Whether you have children from a previous marriage or relationship and have support obligations to that family. You may wish to have a prenup in place to protect property or inheritance rights for them.
- If you wish to have your estate plan safeguarded by a prenup. If you should die, a prenup can back up your will or trust in making sure your spouse carries out your wishes.
- How finances will be controlled during marriage. Who will pay what bills? How will disputes over money be handled? Who will be responsible for overseeing joint bank accounts?
These are some of the important items to consider and speak with your future spouse about. When you meet with our prenuptial agreement lawyer in Hackensack, we’ll discuss your situation to discover any other relevant items to be considered.
Hackensack Prenuptial Agreement Attorney Answers FAQs
Here are answers to some of the questions we most often get about marital agreements.
What are the steps to making prenuptial agreements valid?
Premarital agreements must be in writing. They must be signed by both parties. They must contain detailed statements showing the assets and debts of both parties. Without these items that are required by statute, a prenuptial agreement may not survive a challenge. We will make sure all proper steps are taken to ensure the contract’s validity.
Do both spouses need lawyers for a prenup?
Both parties in a prenup should have their own independent attorneys. If your future spouse decides not to engage independent legal counsel, there should be a written and signed statement in the prenup saying that she or he voluntarily waived independent legal counsel, or they may claim if you should divorce that they weren’t given the opportunity to have their own lawyer review the contract.
Is a prenuptial agreement really necessary?
No one goes into marriage expecting the worst, but no one knows what the future holds. As attorneys with decades of combined experience practicing in divorce and family law, we are practical when it comes to considering what could happen, which is why we believe in taking protective steps.
I am already married—can I get a mid-marriage agreement?
Mid-marriage agreements have very specific requirements. One of the requirements is that you generally must be on the brink of separation or divorce to qualify. Our attorneys also draft mid-marriage contracts and will discuss with you whether it may be an option for your circumstances.
Get your specific questions answered by speaking directly with one of our attorneys.
Our Hackensack Prenup Attorney Drafts Enforceable Contracts
Contact our experienced lawyers who understand men’s rights in divorce. We’ll advise you about creating a prenup (or mid-marriage agreement) to benefit your unique situation. Our New Jersey attorneys at [MFR] Men’s & Fathers’ Rights Divorce Lawyers have extensive experience helping clients protect themselves financially. Call us at (201) 880-9770 for help.
Carrie S. Schultz, Esq.
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