Should You Get a Pre-Nuptial Agreement Before You Marry?

Should You Get a Pre-Nuptial Agreement Before You Marry? The reality is that almost half of marriages that take place this year are going to end in divorce. While no one likes to see these stats, they are enough for you to pause and plan for the possibility. If you do, both you and your new spouse will know exactly how property will be divided. In the event that divorce becomes necessary, it will be much less stressful with a pre-nuptial agreement in place. Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell can draft a comprehensive pre-nuptial that addresses all your needs.

There are many reasons people decide on a pre-nuptial agreement

The mail goal of a pre-nuptial agreement is outline exactly what will happen in the case of divorce. These agreements will generally outline whose property was whose before the marriage. They can also be set up to protect the inheritances of any children from a past marriage, and to set parameters for future alimony. Pre-nuptial agreements are most commonly used when two people are getting married and have different levels of wealth, or when they both have high wealth.

The process of drafting a pre-nuptial agreement

If you want the courts to accept your pre-nuptial agreement as valid, it’s not enough to just scribble some instructions down on a napkin. Instead, you must follow a number of requirements, some of which include:

  • Proof that both parties are agreeing to the agreement of their own free will.
  • A disclosure that outlines both parties separate, pre-marriage property.
  • Plenty of time for both parties and their family law attorneys to review the agreement.

If the courts determine that these requirements aren’t followed, then they can throw it out and issue their own orders for dividing property. Generally, the court’s split of assets and property would likely be less favorable than what’s outlined in the agreement. This is why it’s so important to ensure that the agreement is done right. You don’t want any surprises ten years down the road – especially a surprise that could cost you dearly.

Turn to us for your pre-nuptial agreement

When you work with Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, you’re working with a firm that has years of experience working with pre-nuptial agreements. We can use this to your advantage in several ways. First, we’ve seen how these agreements can fail. As a result, we know how to draft very strong agreements that will stand up to even the toughest scrutiny in court. Second, we have access to research and evidence-gather in ways you don’t.

Whether you need assistance drafting your agreement, or you have an agreement and are now getting divorced, Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell should be your top choice for pre-nuptial related legal assistance. We welcome you to call us today at 909-482-1422 to learn more about your options.