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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Planning in advance of getting married or putting an agreement in place once married to document division of assets should the marriage dissolve are both important reasons to seek legal counsel from a family law firm.
Five Components Of An Enforceable Marital Agreement
Executing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can be imperative to protect yourself financially in the event of a divorce. There are instances when a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement may not be enforceable in a divorce. In Massachusetts, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are only enforceable if judges believe that the terms were fair and reasonable at the time of their execution and at the time of divorce.
Five factors that the court considers to determine if the agreement is enforceable include:
- Did parties engage legal counsel
- Did parties sign under will
- Was there complete financial disclosure
- Was there sufficient time to review and understand the terms
- Were fair terms in relation to the circumstances considered
At Koiles Pratt Family Law Group, we understand the factors that are evaluated to enforce a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement in the case of the marriage dissolving.
Protect Your Interests, Assets and Relationships
Our family law services include litigating the validity and enforceability of an existing prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. If you have entered into a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement and now want to challenge or defend its validity, contact us to help you.
An attorney at our firm can review your situation and recommend the right solution for you. We are seasoned litigators who have years of experience challenging and defending prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
Dig Deeper
Learn how to create, challenge, and enforce pre- and post-nuptial agreements
Inheritances
How to Protect Your Inheritance in a Massachusetts Divorce
If divorce may be on the horizon and you want to protect an inheritance, the best approach is to start planning as soon as possible.
Challenges
Challenging Prenuptial Agreements in High Asset Divorce Cases
We explore multiple scenarios where a prenuptial agreement could be disputed in Massachusetts.
Pitfalls
Common Prenuptial Agreement Mistakes To Avoid
Here are some common prenuptial agreement mistakes you should avoid to ensure your agreement is lawful and enforceable.
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Contact us today to litigate the validity of your prenuptial or postnuptial agreement.
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