Why Draft a Prenuptial Agreement or Post Nuptial Agreement

People often inquire about a prenuptial agreement, but for some reason or another never take the appropriate steps to create one. Anyone with assets they wish to protect should strongly consider drafting a prenuptial agreement. With a prenuptial agreement in place, you can ensure specific assets are protected in the event of a divorce, separation, or death from California  property division laws, which state that community property is to be divided evenly between the spouses, regardless if someone is at fault for the dissolution of the marriage. Instead of trying to reach a property division settlement during the divorce, a couple’s wishes in regards to how they want their property to be divided are already laid out in the prenuptial agreement. Child custody, visitation, and  spousal support arrangements can also be pre-determined through a prenuptial agreement.

Sometimes a couple may decide they want to file an agreement after they have gotten married. These types of agreements are referred to as postnuptial agreements, and work exactly the same way as a prenuptial agreement.  Postnuptial agreements are commonly sought when either one or both spouses acquires an asset, property or inheritance after getting married that they wish to protect.

If you are interested in learning more about drafting a pre or post nuptial agreement, a  Los Angeles divorce attorney at our office can provide you with the experienced legal guidance you need. To arrange a consultation,  contact the Law Office of Teresa Beyers today by calling (310) 362-2273.