Postnuptial Agreements
Many individuals have heard of prenuptial agreements. These agreements predetermine a divorce settlement before a couple is even married. In recent years, postnuptial agreements, which serve a similar purpose, have become popular.
As the name implies, postnuptial agreements are signed after marriage. If you and your spouse are interested in signing a postnuptial agreement, contact the Fort Lauderdale divorce lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 954-580-8080 for more information.
How Postnuptial Agreements Work
Postnuptial agreements are legally binding contracts that act as divorce settlements before a couple gets divorced. Couples with no intention of getting divorced may sign these agreements, usually just in case something happens and the marriage breaks down.
Signing a postnuptial agreement has many advantages, as the agreements usually determine:
- Property division
- Debt division
- Child custody
In the event that the married couple decides to divorce, the postnuptial agreement serves as a divorce settlement, cutting out the need for divorce mediation unless both spouses agree to rework the terms of the settlement.
Many couples sign these documents when one spouse acquires a great deal of assets after the couple is married. These documents can protect individuals from having to split their fortunes in a divorce settlement.
Contact Us
Postnuptial agreements can serve a very helpful purpose for many married couples, and can make a divorce much faster and easier if the marriage should end. If you and your spouse are considering entering a postnuptial agreement, contact the Fort Lauderdale divorce attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 954-580-8080.
