Prenuptial Agreements in California

If you are considering getting married, you may be tossing around the idea of having a prenuptial agreement (prenup) made. What exactly are these documents, and is such an agreement the right thing for you? If you are not sure, an experienced family law attorney can answer your questions. Prenuptial Agreement – The Basics In California, the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act defines prenups, otherwise referred to as premarital agreements. Essentially, they are documents (never simply oral agreements) that take effect once the couple is married. They contain a broad definition of property (basically anything of value), and lay out financial guidelines for the couple. In the event of a divorce, a prenup may spell out requirements for spousal support, but these specifications may not play out as expected. Spousal Support Although a couple may agree to the particulars of spousal support when they are engaged, circumstances may be quite different at the time of a divorce.…

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