Family Law Attorney: Prenuptial Agreements
Nearly half of all first marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. The divorce rate is about 60 percent for second marriages, and up to 74 percent for third marriages. With odds like that, it's wise for all engaged couples to consider a prenuptial agreement.
"I believe in marriage, but family assets can make a prenuptial agreement a necessity."
— Attorney Tamara K. Holden
A prenuptial agreement is a contract between a man and woman who intend to marry. It sets forth the terms of property division should the marriage one day end in divorce. Prenuptial agreements are especially wise when there is a disparity of assets or income between the bride and groom or when both members of the couple need asset protection.
If you own a business, have inherited assets from your family or want to ensure that your children eventually inherit your assets, it is important to discuss a prenuptial agreement with an attorney.
Postnuptial Agreements
A postnuptial agreement is a contract entered into after the couple is married. In some cases, postnuptial agreements change or continue the provisions of a prenup. Postnuptial agreements may be considered if a couple decides to separate or if one spouse inherits assets, starts a business or has a substantial increase in income.
Compared to the cost of divorce litigation, a well-written prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is money well spent; it can save you tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees.
At Tamara K. Holden, P.A., Family Law Offices, we tailor prenuptial agreements to meet the specific needs of our clients. In addition to drafting strong prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, we will review the agreements you have been asked to sign. If your future spouse has presented you with a prenup or postnup, don't sign it without first speaking to an attorney.
To speak with a lawyer about protecting your rights and your assets, please contact Tamara K. Holden, P.A., Family Law Offices, in Largo or Tampa, Florida, today.
