Columbus Prenuptial Agreement Attorneys

The Purpose of a Prenuptial Agreement in Georgia

There are many reasons why you or your fiancé(e) may wish to implement a prenuptial agreement. Regardless of your reasons or those of your fiancé(e), it is imperative that you secure trustworthy legal representation from an experienced Georgia divorce attorney. Even if you have full faith and confidence in your fiancé(e), it is always in your best interest to bring in a seasoned attorney who can ensure your agreement is enforceable and fair.

If enforceable, a prenuptial agreement allows you to:

• Clarify exactly what you and your future spouse’s financial responsibilities and rights will be after marriage
• Avoid messy disputes about property and asset division in the event of divorce
• Decide in advance how alimony, child custody, and other property and responsibilities will be divided in the event of divorce
• Protect yourself or your future spouse from being held responsible for one another’s debts
• Ensure your children from other partners or marriages retain their rights to inherit certain property or assets

Choosing a Postnuptial Agreement 

It can be awkward and contentious to ask your fiancé(e) to sign a prenuptial agreement; however, many couples are more willing to consider such an agreement after marriage has taken place. In many cases, married couples also experience significant life changes that make a postnuptial agreement appropriate.

You may wish to pursue a postnuptial agreement if any of the following are true:

• You wish to ensure your children with your current spouse and children from previous relationships have the right to inherit certain properties or assets in the event of your death or divorce.
• You or your spouse has stopped working to provide full-time care for children or other dependents.
• Since being married, you or your spouse has been financially irresponsible or incurred significant debts for some other reason.

Call (706) 705-5777 today to speak to a pre- and postnuptial agreements attorney in Columbus, GA, and allow us to help you find the solution that is right for you and your loved ones.