Pennsylvania Prenuptial Agreement Attorney
Have you been asked to sign a premarital agreement? Do you have personal property or assets that are important to protect? It is important to take enough time to understand a prenuptial agreement and the significance it may have on your future prior to signing it. The Bentley Law Offices, P.C. understands clients' concerns, uncertainty, and needs regarding premarital agreements. We utilize our 10 years of family law experience to effectively assist clients with prenuptial agreements. Contact our Pennsylvania premarital agreement lawyer for a free initial consultation.
What exactly is a Prenuptial Agreement?
A prenuptial agreement is essentially a contract that you and your future spouse may enter into in contemplation of marriage to protect assets and determine property allocation in the event of divorce. It can also determine how finances will be handled during the marriage. A prenuptial agreement is also referred to as a premarital agreement or an ante-nuptial agreement.
When is a Prenuptial Agreement Important?
The goal of a prenuptial agreement is to protect certain assets, inheritances, pensions, a family business, or other important property from the equitable distribution process in the event that the marriage fails or a spouse passes away. Additionally, a premarital agreement may enable certain assets to pass to a child from a previous marriage rather than to a spouse in the event of death. A prenup can determine how bills are paid during a marriage and who has financial responsibility for what.
What if I do not Sign a Prenuptial Agreement?
If a valid prenuptial agreement is not in place and the marriage fails, the marital property and gains on separate property may be subject to equitable division. Essentially, unless the parties come to an agreement upon divorce, the property will be divided in a manner that the court believes is fair or equitable, which is not necessarily equal.
Consult with a Skilled Family Lawyer
Our family lawyer, Victoria Bentley, answers clients' questions and effectively assists in creating premarital agreements. It is important to discuss the agreement well in advance of the marriage. Otherwise, the integrity of the agreement may be jeopardized. Contact us today for a free initial consultation about how we can help.
