Prenuptial Agreement

Philadelphia Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer

A prenuptial agreement is a contract that is made in advance of a marriage or civil union. It is designed to outline the property rights of each party and to establish financial obligations in the event of a divorce or dissolution of the marriage or civil union.

A prenuptial agreement is also known as an 'antenuptial' or 'preliminary marriage contract' in some states. A postnuptial agreement is a contract that is made after a couple is married.

At the family law firm of William Kirby, Family Law Attorney, our Philadelphia prenuptial agreement attorney has helped many individuals and couples draft prenuptial agreements. We also represent individuals and couples in the drafting and negotiation of postnuptial agreements, and we can help you determine if a postnuptial agreement is right for you.

To speak to an experienced Philadelphia prenuptial agreement attorney, give us a call at (215) 515-9901 or contact us online today.

What Is a Prenuptial Agreement?

  • A prenuptial agreement is a contract that outlines the property rights of each party and the financial obligations of each party in the event of a divorce or dissolution of the marriage or civil union.
  • A prenuptial agreement is also known as an 'antenuptial' or 'preliminary marriage contract' in some states. A postnuptial agreement is a contract that is made after a couple is married.
  • The requirements for a prenuptial agreement vary by state, but generally, they must be in writing, signed by both parties, and executed with sufficient time before the marriage.
  • The purpose of a prenuptial agreement is to outline the property rights of each party and to establish financial obligations in the event of a divorce or dissolution of the marriage or civil union.

Why Have a Prenuptial Agreement?

There are many reasons why individuals and couples may want to have a prenuptial agreement. The following are just some of them:

Protect Your Property

A prenuptial agreement can help you protect your assets. If you are getting married and you own a business or have a large amount of assets, you may want to outline the property rights of each party in a prenuptial agreement.

Protect Your Future

A prenuptial agreement can also help protect your future. If you are marrying someone with a high income or significant assets, you may want to outline the financial obligations of each party in a prenuptial agreement.

Establish Fair Division of Property

Another reason to have a prenuptial agreement is to establish a fair division of property in the event of a divorce or dissolution of the marriage or civil union.

Plan for the Future

Another reason to have a prenuptial agreement is to plan for the future. If you are getting married, you may want to outline your rights and your partner's rights in a prenuptial agreement, in the event that you are in a long-term relationship, are starting a family, or are planning to have children together.

Protect Your Right to Inherit

Another reason to have a prenuptial agreement is to protect your right to inherit property. If you are getting married, you may want to outline your right to inherit property in a prenuptial agreement, in the event that you are marrying someone who is significantly wealthy.

Protect Your Right to Support

Another reason to have a prenuptial agreement is to protect your right to support. If you are getting married, you may want to outline your right to support in a prenuptial agreement, in the event that you are marrying someone who is significantly wealthy.

Protect Your Right to Spousal Support

Another reason to have a prenuptial agreement is to protect your right to spousal support. If you are getting married, you may want to outline your right to spousal support in a prenuptial agreement, in the event that you are marrying someone who is significantly wealthy.

Protect Your Right to Child Support

Another reason to have a prenuptial agreement is to protect your right to child support. If you are getting married, you may want to outline your right to child support in a prenuptial agreement, in the event that you are marrying someone who is significantly wealthy.

Plan for the Future

Another reason to have a prenuptial agreement is to plan for the future. If you are getting married, you may want to outline your rights and your partner's rights in a prenuptial agreement, in the event that you are in a long-term relationship, are starting a family, or are planning to have children together.

To speak to an experienced Philadelphia prenuptial agreement attorney, give us a call at (215) 515-9901 or contact us online today.

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