Planning Ahead Can Eliminate the Need for Litigation
Some couples do not like thinking about what will happen if their marriage ends, but statistics show that divorce is a real possibility for any couple. People are increasingly choosing to create prenuptial or postnuptial agreements to save money and time if they divorce.
At the Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA, we understand that negotiating and drafting a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is a sensitive matter. However, we also know that it is an effective means of protecting assets and avoiding contentious, expensive divorce litigation. People entering a second or third marriage find these agreements especially useful for asset protection. For a free initial consultation with a Howard County prenuptial agreement lawyer, please call 800-266-8151 or contact us online.
How Can a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement Help You?
Prenuptial agreements establish the property rights of each party if the marriage ends in divorce. They are legal contracts that list the assets and debts each person has prior to the marriage. In order for the agreement to be legally binding, there must be full and fair disclosure of all assets and debts from each party when the document is drafted.
Postnuptial agreements are very similar to prenuptial agreements, but they are created after the marriage. A postnuptial agreement can also be used to protect any new assets you acquire during the marriage.
You can use prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to address issues such as:
- Property division rights in the event of divorce
- Spousal support/alimony rights and obligations
- Maintaining assets you brought to the marriage
- Protecting assets for children in blended families
- Protecting one spouse from the debts and obligations of the other
- Child custody, visitation and child support rights and obligations
If you have questions about Maryland prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, please speak with one of our attorneys.
Columbia Postnuptial Agreement Attorneys
To schedule a free initial consultation, please call 800-266-8151 today. We have offices in Glen Burnie and Columbia.
