Prenuptial Agreements

New Jersey Prenuptial 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 agreements because they feel that they bode poorly for the marriage. Despite these reservations, a prenuptial agreement can be an important tool to help protect the rights and interests of both parties at the time of death or divorce. At Copeland, Shimalla, Wechsler & Lepp, 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 opportunity for an independent review by an attorney.
• Both parties must enter into the agreement willingly and without coercion.

Second marriage prenuptials

A prenuptial 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. A prenuptial agreement can be an important tool to ensure that your financial security is intact in the event of divorce.

First marriage prenuptials

Prenuptial agreements are becoming more common, especially when one party has significant premarital assets.  For example, the value of a party's interest in a family business can be at stake if not addressed in a prenuptial agreement. Money set aside for children can become a contentious issue as well in a divorce. 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 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, 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.

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

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