Postnuptial Agreements

While prenuptial agreements have been popular for many years, postnuptial agreements are beginning to gain more attention. As the name implies, postnuptial agreements are signed after a couple get married, while prenuptial agreements are signed before marriage.

As with any other legal contract, drafting and signing a postnuptial agreement often requires the help of an experienced attorney. For help drafting a postnuptial agreement or for answers to other marriage and divorce-related issues, contact the Oceanside divorce lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP at 760-722-7646.

Understanding Agreements

Individuals sign pre- and postnuptial agreements to ease the process of a divorce settlement should the couple decide on getting divorced in the future. Essentially, these agreements are divorce settlements that are already agreed upon.

Postnuptial agreements may be signed when one individual in the marriage gains many assets and wants to be sure that he or she will not lose his or her earnings in a divorce. Conversely, individuals who are nearing divorce may sign an agreement to speed up the process of divorce.

If a postnuptial agreement exists, then the divorce settlement must follow this agreement unless both parties agree to renegotiate the terms. Additionally, a postnuptial agreement can be used in some cases to determine the division of assets when an individual passes away if he or she does not have a will.

Contact Us

The Oceanside divorce attorneys of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP help couples arrange both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. If you and your spouse are thinking about signing a postnuptial agreement, contact us today at 760-722-7646 to learn more about the process.