Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements (“prenups”) are agreements made between prospective spouses who want to create a legal document to protect or distribute their assets without the constrictions of California’s community property presumptive laws and codes. In other words, the spouses create the terms of asset distribution in the event of a divorce or death, not the state.
In general, prenuptial law states that the written agreement signed by both parties will become effective the moment the couple gets married, but there are pitfalls to avoid when creating such a legal document. Prenup attorneys help create wording which prevents the ambiguity which could lead to an exposed party being unprotected. Prenuptial agreements must be created according to Family code; and a careless or hasty agreement will not hold up when it matters most, if the relationship should end unexpectedly.
What does this all mean for you?
In order to create a prenuptial agreement the Griffin Donnell Way, presenting the idea to your future spouse (without the stigma which is usually associated with such a document) can be a delicate matter, which needs a skilled prenup attorney’s perspective to deliver. Call GRIFFIN DONNELL and ASSOCIATES, APC, to help you create your prenuptial agreement and present it to your future spouse, for the security and peace of mind you need during this time of transition in your life.