Irvine Postnuptial Agreement Attorney
About the Postnup Agreement Process in California
Unlike a
prenuptial agreement, which takes place before a couple weds, a postnuptial agreement takes
place after the couple is legally married. A postnup agreement is in many
ways like a prenup and is used to ensure that the spouses and assets of
a dissolved marriage are being protected. If you did not seek a prenup
before you were married or felt pressured not to seek a prenup because
of the stigma attached, a postnup could be the legal process you need.
Our Irvine postnuptial agreement lawyers have handled this process numerous
times and can help you find the right agreement for you and your spouse.
Schedule a consultation with the Center for Mediated Divorce today.
Legal Requirements and Regulations
A postnuptial agreement is conducted between couples that plan on continuing
their marriage and are not currently undergoing divorce. It is a means
of an agreement between spouses and ensures protection in the
event of a divorce. Because a postnuptial agreement is a legally binding contract, there
are some requirements that need to be met for the postnup to be considered
authoritative within a court system.
Legal requirements for a postnuptial agreement include:
- The agreement must be in writing and signed by both spouses
- It must be obtained voluntarily, meaning one spouse cannot threaten, trick,
or force the other into signing
- The agreement cannot favor one spouse over the other or be unfair
- It must include a full and accurate disclosure of all assets and property owned
Our Irvine postnuptial agreement attorneys can help you navigate the postnup
process and ensure that your interests are being appropriately protected.
Without the help of a skilled lawyer on your side, you might not be as
legally sound as you think you are.
If I didn’t get a prenup, why should I bother with a postnup?
This is a question our firm has heard all too often. Many people that did
not see the value of a prenuptial agreement also don’t see the value
of a postnuptial agreement. As Irvine postnup lawyers, we have seen the
benefits of both and when a potential client comes to us with this question,
we are more than happy to list out some reasons why they should at least
consider a postnup.
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Things change – And we don’t mean in a romantic way. Financial matters can
drastically change after marriage. For example, one spouse might have
owned a business before the marriage, but the business acquired an astounding
amount of value after the marriage took place. The spouse can ensure his
or her business is protected by signing a postnup with their partner.
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You felt peer pressured – Maybe you thought about getting a prenup before your marriage
but others discouraged you because of the “implications,”
and now you aren’t sure if there is any point. Trust us; there is
a point! There is an unnecessary stigma attached to the prenup and postnup
process, but the truth is, as responsible people, we plan for unforeseeable
events all the time. When we pay for car insurance and home insurance,
we aren’t stating that we hope for a car accident or fire, just
as a postnup is not hoping for a divorce. It is just about protection.
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You ran out of time – Wedding planning is a huge undertaking. Between catering appointments
and picking a venue to handling every detail regarding attire, lighting,
entertainment, transportation, accommodations and more, most couples don’t
have time to think about the legalities other than the marriage license.
If your wedding was a whirlwind of planning (or even if you simply eloped),
it is highly believable that you just did not have the time you have now
to plan for your future.
No matter what your reasoning might be, if you are considering a postnuptial
agreement, our law firm highly suggests you follow through. When it comes
to your future, it is always better to plan ahead and not need it than
to regret that you hadn’t.
Contact Our Firm for Reliable Legal Counsel
At the
Center for Mediated Divorce, our Irvine postnup lawyers have helped numerous clients ensure that their
future is secure. We are well-versed in numerous matters regarding divorce
law, child support, child custody, and more. If you are in need of a Southern
California law firm that you can trust, call on our team today.
You can
reach us at our office by calling (714) 973-7917 or filling out an online form.