Your prenuptial agreement can be changed. Once you and your spouse are lawfully married and you decide that you want to change your prenup, all of the changes must be recorded in writing. Each party must sign the amended agreement acknowledging the new editions to the asset list or initial provisions. Your attorney can help […]
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
What guidance can an attorney offer for prenups?
An attorney can give you feedback on terms you would like to see in a prenuptial agreement and work with you on making the language of the prenup as thorough and precise as possible. If your fiancé objects to certain terms, your attorney can provide alternatives and creative suggestions for making the document one that […]
What can’t be included in a prenup?
The most notable exceptions are child-related matters, including child custody and child support. In New Jersey the courts hold that a child’s best interest can only be determined at the time a child and support order is sought, or a modified require is made, not beforehand. If spouses-to-be make an agreement about yet-to-be-born children and […]
How can a prenuptial agreement outline what happens to alimony?
A prenuptial agreement can provide predetermined details for how much you will pay or receive in spousal support. The prenup can address if one of you becomes ill and can no longer work over the course of your marriage. What if you or your spouse cheats? What about spousal income loss when one spouse stays […]
How can a prenuptial agreement protect assets for children?
If you have children from a previous relationship and know that you would like certain assets you own such as money, stocks, furniture, or other property to be inherited by these children, a prenuptial agreement can include language listing which specific property is to be kept separate for future interest. Bari Zell Weinberger is the […]
What are the common assets included in a prenup?
Real estate. Let’s say you bought a house before you met your fiancé. After the wedding you intend to both reside in the home. In the event of a divorce, is this property a marital property or a separate asset? To avoid the gray area that family homes can fall into, creating a prenuptial agreement […]
What does the process of creating a prenuptial agreement entail?
All prenuptial agreements in New Jersey must be in writing and signed by both spouses to be considered valid. The prenup must also include a statement of assets and liabilities attached to the agreement. This is to guarantee fair and reasonable disclosure of each party’s financial information because misleading a prospective spouse about assets or […]
What types of people benefit from a prenup?
If you’ve already been through a divorce, then you probably already know that the more organized and clear-cut your finances are as a couple, the easier it is for a divorce settlement to be reached. A prenup can help you achieve this. If you have assets that you plan to someday give your children, getting […]
What should couples know about prenuptial agreements before they marry?
Some may argue that it’s unromantic or pessimistic, but marriage is a contract. A prenuptial agreement is one of the smartest financial decisions you can make. Maybe you have a family business or you plan to give up your job when you have kids. A prenuptial agreement is a legal document signed off on by […]
How does the party with fewer assets protect themselves in a prenuptial agreement?
The first step is to get a lawyer to ensure that you are being treated fairly in a prenuptial agreement. If a party does not have significant assets and they are marrying the person that does have significant assets, it’s valuable for that party to have a prenuptial agreement so that he or she knows […]
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