Prenuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements

Planning for a marriage is an exciting time as you contemplate your dreams for the future you will share together. Life becomes busy with making plans for a wedding, a honeymoon, and life after marriage. Whether a first or subsequent marriage, Edward L. Hartness, P.C. encourages our clients to put into writing a joint expression of their wishes for the future. Both premarital and post-marital agreements serve to protect the rights of both parties. We are family law attorneys who can communicate to both parties the protection and, even the romance, that comes with a secure future. Prenuptial Agreements are not just for couples who are dealing with financial inequality or couples who have a lot of wealth. These agreements are for couples who want to have full financial disclosure prior to walking down the aisle. A prenup allows the couple to spell out how they will handle the financial aspects of their marriage. Although it may not seem very romantic, having an open financial discussion prior to marriage will serve as a safe guard to future financial disputes.

Post-nuptial Agreements are for married couples who want to protect themselves from the unexpected in the future. These agreements can actually help couples resolve ongoing struggles with financial differences. Full disclosure of assets by each spouse allows the couples to make key financial decisions that may alleviate stress in their marriage. When the financial arguments between couples are resolved, they have the time and freedom to work on their relationship.