NJ Prenuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements
NJ Prenuptial and Post-nuptial Lawyers
New Jersey Prenuptial Agreements
A Prenuptial Agreement (also referred to as a premarital or ante-nuptial agreement) is a written contract that is designed to protect a couple's assets before marriage. Prior to marriage, a New Jersey Prenuptial Agreement lawyer can draft a Prenuptial Agreement which will effectively determine each person's rights in the event of a divorce.
In order to have a legally valid NJ Prenuptial Agreement, both parties must at least:
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Fully disclose all assets
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Obtain independent legal counsel
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Enter into the NJ Prenuptial Agreement voluntarily
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Be afforded sufficient time to consider all the terms of the [New Jersey Prenuptial Agreement] prior to the marriage
While each Prenuptial Agreement is different, the majority of NJ Prenuptial Agreements address at least the following items:
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Division of assets
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Division of debts
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Terms of spousal support (alimony)
An NJ Prenuptial Agreement DOES NOT address:
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Child custody
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Parenting time
New Jersey Prenuptial Agreements can be tailored individually to suit any couple's needs or situation. If desired, a “sunset” clause may be included, which specifies the date that the entire NJ Prenuptial Agreement will expire and no longer have any binding effect on either party. An experienced and veteran NJ Prenuptial Agreement attorney can advise you of all your Prenuptial Agreement options and draft the proper New Jersey Prenuptial Agreement for you.
New Jersey Post-nuptial Agreements
If a couple has financial concerns after the wedding or during the course of their marriage, a New Jersey Post-nuptial Agreement (also referred to as a mid-marriage agreement) may be right for them. Similar to a Prenuptial Agreement, a New Jersey Post-nuptial Agreement is drafted by couples who wish to determine the division of their assets, debts, and alimony, should they separate, divorce, or die.
Couples who already have a Prenuptial Agreement may choose an NJ Post-nuptial Agreement as a way of altering the terms or updating their original Prenuptial Agreement. Unlike, NJ Prenuptial Agreements, however, New Jersey Post-nuptial Agreements are highly scrutinized by the courts due to the fiduciary relationship that exists between married couples.
Whether you are married or unmarried, it is important to plan for the future. In the event of a divorce, an NJ Prenuptial or Post-nuptial Agreement can protect your assets and ensure that your divorce process goes smoothly. The skilled NJ lawyers at Weinberger Law Group, LLC practice exclusively in the field of family and matrimonial law and can discuss with you all of your legal options, so you can determine how to proceed.
Don't trust your NJ Prenuptial or Post-nuptial Agreement to just any lawyer. You need a New Jersey family and matrimonial lawyer who understands the intricacies associated with Prenuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements. After all, one slight error could invalidate your entire agreement. Contact Weinberger Law Group, LLC today to schedule your FREE CONSULTATION and get the protection you need—at any stage in your marriage.
For more information about New Jersey Prenuptial Agreements, NJ Post-nuptial Agreements, or Domestic Partnership Agreements, please contact us for a free consultation.
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