Somerset County Prenuptial Agreements Lawyers

New Jersey Marriage Agreement Attorneys

Marriage is an exciting time, filled with romance and hopes for a long and prosperous future. Many couples are reluctant to sign prenuptial or premarital agreements because they feel that they bode poorly for the marriage. Despite these reservations, a premarital agreement can be an important tool to help protect the rights and interests of both parties at the time of death or in the event of divorce. Premarital agreements address how assets will be allocated or preserved in the event of a divorce, as well as whether, and to what extent, either party may have an obligation to pay alimony to the other. At Shimalla, Wechsler, Lepp & D'Onofrio, LLP our Warren, New Jersey attorneys can assist you in drafting or reviewing a prenuptial agreement that will secure your financial interests and rights.

Requirements for a prenuptial agreement:

• There must be full disclosure of finances and assets by both parties.
• Both parties must have a sufficient oipportunity to obtain independent advice and review by an attorney.
• Both parties must enter into the agreement willingly and without coercion.

Second marriage prenuptials agreements

A prenuptial agreement at the time of a second marriage may be important if you are interested in protecting the interests and rights of your children from a first marriage or if you are seeking to protect significant assets or investments. Many couples enter into a second marriage later in life after they have accumulated investments, retirement accounts, real estate, and other significant assets. Often, those parties wish to preserve their assets for themselves in the event of a divorce, and for their children from prior marriages in the event of death. A premarital agreement can be an important tool to ensure that your financial security is intact in the event of divorce.

First marriage prenuptials agreements

Prenuptial agreements are becoming more common, especially when one or both of the parties has significant premarital assets or anticipates significant inheritance. For example, the value of a party's interest in a family business can be at stake in a later divorce if not addressed in a prenuptial agreement. A prenup is a useful tool to ensure full disclosure and protect your assets as you enter into a marriage.

Drafting your prenuptial agreement

Our attorneys will assist you in drafting or reviewing and negotiating a prenuptial agreement to ensure that your rights and obligations are clear. We will work to provide you with the contractual security necessary to preserve your financial well-being should your marriage end in divorce. While some feel that prenuptial agreements take the romance out of a pending marriage, a premarital agreement is a pragmatic step to avoid unwanted financial consequences which can result from divorce or death of one of the parties.

Contact our Warren Township, Somerset County New Jersey firm by e-mail or call 908.922.4238 today to schedule a consultation regarding a prenuptial agreement with one of our divorce lawyers.

Two of our named partners are Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Matrimonial Law Attorneys.

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