Prenuptial Agreements in Suffolk County
Suffolk County Family Lawyer
Marriage is full of promise for the future. Rarely are people thinking
about financial issues and what happens if the marriage ends in
divorce. A prenuptial agreement, if drafted properly, can protect each of the
spouse's rights and avoid much confusion and tension. If you are thinking
about entering a prenuptial agreement or your intended spouse has informed
you that they are having a prenuptial agreement prepared, you need an
experienced prenuptial agreement attorney who can ensure that your rights
and wishes are well represented.
Family Attorney in Suffolk County
At the office of Steven P. Kuhn, Attorney at Law, we are experienced in
drafting prenuptial agreements. We work closely with our clients to ensure
that their needs are met and their concerns are addressed. We are committed
to providing ethical and high quality service. The quality of service
we provide is evidenced by the clients we have and the people who refer
clients to the firm - including judges, attorneys, CPAs, business owners,
doctors, teachers, police, firemen and homemakers.
Often the idea of having a prenuptial agreement is distasteful. Most people
getting married are in love and feel that entering into a prenuptial agreement
means that there is no trust. In reality, discussing each party's
financial and economic wishes often builds more trust between the two
parties. It can also eliminate much of the confusion or tension that occurs
in the event of a divorce or legal separation.
A prenuptial agreement can clearly define how marital and separate property
and possessions will be divided if the marriage ends as a result of divorce
or death. Prenuptial agreements can also be used to agree upon other family
obligations such as:
- Ownership and the right to pensions and retirement funds
- Protecting estate rights for children
- Protection of appreciation of assets during the marriage
- The ownership of real property, bank accounts and businesses owned by either
or both spouses together
- Alimony or maintenance
New York has strict rules regarding prenuptial agreements which must be
followed in order for the agreement to be enforceable. If you are contemplating
entering into a prenuptial agreement or if you have either been given
a prenuptial agreement to review by your intended spouse, or they have
informed you of their intent to have one drafted, our firm can help.