Prenuptial Agreements Can Save Future Headaches

By Claery & Green  Jan. 9, 2011 3:50p

When newlyweds are at the altar giving each other their wedding vows, the furthest thing from their mind is that the relationship might not exist in the future; however, that possibility is most definitely there. Many marriages wind up in divorce and one way to prevent future headaches is to plan ahead of time for this possibility and create a prenuptial agreement. If you do get separated or divorced in the future, then agreements have been laid out ahead of time and the separation process is much easier on both.

The Agreement

A prenuptial agreement (also called a pre-nup) is a legal document that engaged couples have created mainly for the purpose of dividing up assets they possess separately so in the event of a break up, it will be determined ahead of time exactly how those assets are to be divided. Some believe that prenuptials are for the wealthy who have large amounts of assets, but this is a myth. Many couples who have few or moderate assets enter into prenuptial agreements, especially if there are children involved. An agreement like this can define how children will be protected in the event of separation or divorce or even in the event of death.

Prenuptial Agreement Lawyers

In many churches a pre-marriage counseling service is offered for those about to tie the knot and this is done with the idea of strengthening the bonds for the overall relationship. A prenuptial agreement can also strengthen the bond between two people as it provides a transparency up front, as well as responsible planning in case things do turn in a different direction.

If you are considering marriage in the Los Angeles area and want to have or are considering a prenuptial agreement, you should contact a Los Angeles attorney for help. These agreements are detailed and need to be done correctly to meet legal requirements. At Claery & Green, we are family law attorneys who are experienced with prenuptial agreements and other family law matters serving the greater Los Angeles area. We are result driven with much success in the field of family law. 

Contact a Los Angeles Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer in our office for a free consultation if you need help.