Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Protecting your assets before the marriage and after a divorce

PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS

PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS

Premarital Agreements are agreements that parties enter into prior to marriage where the parties determine how issues arising from the marriage will be resolved in the event of separation, divorce, death or the occurrence/nonoccurrence of any other event.

In a Premarital Agreement, parties often set forth how property will be divided in the event of a separation, divorce or death and how alimony issues will be resolved (elimination, modification or otherwise) in the event of a separation or divorce. Premarital Agreements must be in writing, signed before a certifying officer and must not be inconsistent with public policy. A Premarital Agreement becomes effective upon the prospective marriage actually taking place.

WHEN A MARRIAGE FAILS

POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS

Postnuptial Agreements are agreements entered into after the date of marriage but prior to the date of separation. A postnuptial agreement, like a separation agreement, may be entered into provided said agreement is not inconsistent with public policy. A Postnuptial Agreement, like premarital and separation agreements, shall be legal, valid, and binding in all respects provided that the agreement is in writing and acknowledged by both parties before a “certifying officer.”

Prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements can help avoid costly & contentious divorces

WHEN A MARRIAGE FAILS

SEPERATION AGREEMENTS

Separation and Property Settlement Agreements

Separation and Property Settlement Agreements

In North Carolina, individuals may enter into a Separation Agreement provided said agreement is not inconsistent with public policy. A properly prepared agreement shall be legal, valid and binding in all respects provided that the separation agreement is in writing and acknowledged by both parties before a “certifying officer” as defined in N.C.G.S. §52-10(b).

FAQ's

PRENUPTIAL, SEPARATION & POSTNUPTIAL FAQS

These contracts save time, effort, and money because both parties know what to expect.