Pre & Post Nuptial

A Prenuptial Agreement is an agreement between prospective spouses, made in contemplation of marriage.

The Agreement becomes effective upon marriage. From a purely legal perspective, marriage can be viewed similar to a business arrangement. These agreements should not be entered into without a thorough and careful consideration of many factors and the effect it will have upon the marriage and in the future, in the event a divorce occurs.

The Prenuptial Agreement should be discussed by the parties well in advance of the marriage.

Sufficient time should be permitted to allow both parties to consult their separate legal counsel and to sufficiently consider the Agreement. Otherwise, one party may later claim that the Agreement is unenforceable for a number of reasons which include but are not limited to how it was entered into, misleading circumstances, or it was signed under pressure.

A number of issues can be clarified in a Prenuptial Agreement including but not limited to property rights, the handling of debts and expenses, alimony, life insurance and retirement plans, rights to inherit from each other, among other issues.

At Yaffa and Associates we will utilize our experience and understanding of the law and statutes to insure that all of your concerns are covered in a prenuptial agreement.

Postnuptial Nuptial

A postnuptial agreement is a voluntary marriage contract between spouses that is created after their marriage.

Many married couples create postnuptial agreements to help resolve issues in their marriage by removing a source of disagreement over finances, assets, support etc.

Postnuptial agreements are also used by spouses as a way of controlling certain behaviors, such as adultery or over spending.

Another reason to create a postnuptial agreement is if the financial status of either spouse changes during their marriage. Changes in a career, receipt of an inheritance, experiencing a change in investment income, selling a business, etc. are all valid reasons to want a postnuptial agreement.

For some couples a postnuptial agreement can stop certain conflict and promote harmony in their marriage.

No matter which side of the Post Nuptial agreement you are on Yaffa and Associates will assure that the agreement is fair and serves your best interest.