Seattle Prenuptial Agreement Attorney
A prenuptial agreement provides many benefits. It can protect the financial assets of persons entering into a marriage. It can protect the inheritance rights of children born of earlier marriages. It can remove potential sources of anxiety in a marriage by providing a clear understanding of what property belongs to whom. Should a divorce occur, a prenuptial agreement can eliminate or greatly reduce the possibility of litigation over property.
The lawyers of Pierce Law Offices can inform and advise you in all aspects of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, Call us at 206-587-3757 for a free consultation.
A Prenuptial Agreement Must Be Properly Drawn
Under the laws of Washington State, a prenuptial agreement can be legally enforced, as can co-habitation agreements. However, they must conform to certain principles. The parties to a prenup must understand what the agreement covers. They should each have independent counsel who can advise them, and if necessary, renegotiate clauses in the agreement. The parties to the agreement must also have adequate time to review the agreement.
We generally think of a prenuptial agreement as covering the disposition of property in a divorce. But it can also include provisions for spousal support (alimony) or prohibit spousal support in case of divorce. The terms of such agreements should reflect the wishes and desires of the parties.
Protecting Your Assets and Rights
Pierce Law Offices can protect your assets and rights through the use of a premarital agreement. Our firm can:
- Inform and advise you about your rights
- Draft or review an agreement
- Negotiate the terms of an agreement
If a divorce does occur, we can ensure that all your rights and property are protected, by clearly tracing and identifying separate and community property, and litigating if necessary.
Our firm can also advise and represent you in matters involving post-marital agreements and co-habitation, or domestic partnership agreements.
A prenuptial agreement, like a contract, can provide peace of mind to both parties, by removing possible sources of contention and doubt. Pierce Law Offices has the experience needed to use this tool to protect your rights and interests.
For a free phone consultation with Pierce Law Offices, call 206-587-3757, or contact us online.