San Diego Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements Attorneys

Prenuptial - Postnuptial Agreements – San Diego Family Law Attorney

Unfortunately, divorce rates in the United States remain high. Statistics show that 50% of all marriages will end in divorce.  Naturally, almost no couple plans to get divorced before they get married. A prenuptial agreement or a premarital agreement is a contract between a man and woman before they are married. It is important to note that California is a community property state. In other words, any property you acquire after being married is subject to division should you get divorced – including interest on investments, property, and retirement plans. Creating a prenuptial agreement allows you or your spouse to protect certain assets from being subject to division should you get a divorce later. In some cases a couple can greatly benefit from pre-nuptial or post nuptial agreements. By making agreements before marriage about how property should be divided after marriage, not only can you avoid a lot of expensive and confrontational divorce litigation, but in some cases each party knows up front what the other parties' financial expectations are going into the marriage or relationship.

With a combined 15 years of experience, San Diego divorce lawyers Kraffert & Shaffer focus exclusively on family law. Our firm will develop the appropriate prenuptial agreements and, if necessary, litigate the validity of these agreements during divorce proceedings. Prenuptial agreements can address a wide variety of concerns and can dramatically simplify division of property and commingled assets, especially in complex and high-asset cases. Whether you are somebody who wants to protect your financial interests in the event of divorce, or somebody who has been requested to sign a prenuptial agreement prior to or as a condition of marriage, Kraffert & Shaffer, LLP  will thoroughly review your individual situation in order to either draft or review a fair, binding prenuptial agreement. Our firm is dedicated to helping people all across San Diego County, including Downtown San DIego, Del Mar, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Carlsbad, Rancho Bernardo, Scripps Ranch, Poway and all other areas in San Diego.

Modifications to Existing Arrangements

Families change. Situations change. Incomes change. Life happens. Post-nuptial agreements, also known as post marital agreements, are agreements entered into after a marriage has taken place, but before the parties seek to divorce. As with premarital agreements, one or both of the parties usually is seeking to protect assets or income in the event of divorce.

Reasons to consider Postnuptial Agreement

• You and your spouse may have discussed a prenuptial agreement before your wedding but did not get it done in time.
• You can protect your assets in the event of separation or divorce.
• You may have a prenuptial agreement but wish to make modifications.
• You may want to protect your business.
• You and your spouse may be considering divorce but want to try working on your relationship.

At the Law Offices of Kraffert & Shaffer, we’re committed to personalized service for our clients. Especially in the case of a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, it’s important to listen to what people want, their current situation, as well as what they’re concerned about if they’ve been married before. Taking the time to listen and understand our client’s position is essential to create a prenuptial agreement that honors both you and your spouse’s wishes. If you are considering some type of marital agreement or believe that a change in life circumstances requires a modification to an existing agreement, contact the San Diego prenuptial and postnuptial attorneys of Kraffert & Shaffer, LLP today.

Kraffert & Shaffer, LLP
San Diego Pre and Post Nuptial Agreement Lawyers
1250 Sixth Avenue, Ste. 662
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 618-2541
Fax: (619) 230-1036

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