The West Palm Beach Family Law Team

West Palm Beach Prenuptial Agreement Attorneys

Even if love is blind, we cannot shield our eyes from the reality that marriages end — sometimes unfairly. Asset protection is a key aspect of the “legalities of love,” and planning for the future makes sense. Many couples recognize the practical importance of forming a prenuptial agreement before vows are taken, or a postnuptial agreement later on.

At the Palm Beach County family law firm of Robin Roshkind, P.A., we counsel and assist men and women as they enter very important premarital agreements. Contact us today to discuss your needs and goals.

Premarital Agreements for Asset Protection and Avoiding Disputes

We recognize that people have many solid reasons for considering a prenuptial agreement. Some of the most common scenarios involve:

• One intended spouse having substantially greater assets than the other
• Either or both parties preparing to enter a second or third marriage, with a need to protect the futures of children or desire to avoid painful disputes
• A range of unique financial plans and circumstances

Experienced Lawyers Offer Legal Knowledge and Sound Counsel

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can be set up to establish a variety of parameters for property distribution, including some that may be conditional on the length of the marriage or other events. To be legal, all such agreements must be entered into willingly by both parties, without fraud or duress. Generally speaking, both parties should have their own lawyers and resources for tax advice.

Whether you are the party with greater or lesser assets, our experienced attorneys can help protect your interests as you develop an agreement designed to accomplish any or all of the following:

• Protect specific property that either party is bringing into the marriage
• Protect the rights of children from a previous marriage
• Help prevent costly litigation over property should the marriage end in divorce, or even after the death of either spouse
• Offer peace of mind and a degree of certainty for both intended spouses

Prenuptial agreements must be executed a minimum of 30 days prior to the marriage or civil ceremony. Working with a proven family lawyer to write the agreement and advise you may be critical, as it is not uncommon for premarital agreements to be challenged in court later on.

Postnuptial Agreements and Alternatives Outside of Marriage

Postnuptial agreements can address the same issues as prenuptial agreements — but they are negotiated and signed by an already married couple. Postnuptial agreements are often intended to:

• Reaffirm an original prenuptial agreement, ensuring that it meets current legal standards and will hold up if its validity is challenged, or
• Change the terms of a prior premarital agreement to account for current circumstances — allowing a more generous settlement, for example, or creating conditions based on what has happened within the marriage

In addition to providing counsel and representation for married men and women and those preparing for marriage, our attorneys also frequently assist clients with cohabitation and domestic partnership agreements.

If you are evaluating your need for a prenuptial agreement, postnuptial agreement, or other type of family law contract in the Palm Beach, Florida, area please contact us at the law offices of Robin Roshkind, P.A.