New Jersey Attorneys for Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements can be difficult to consider and discuss with the person you are about to marry, but coming to a mature agreement before a marriage and setting forth both parties’ expectations upfront can only strengthen a relationship. If you own a business or have children from a previous marriage, it is particularly important for you to consider a prenup.
At Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, L.L.C., in Morristown, New Jersey, we help our clients negotiate and draft legally sound prenuptial agreements. Contact us to schedule a consultation with an experienced family law attorney.
Preparing Agreements in Compliance With State Law
In New Jersey, prenuptial agreements have a recognized legal status. There are statutory criteria that must be satisfied for a prenuptial agreement to be valid, and if those criteria are met, the agreement is binding on both parties, even if it reflects a different arrangement than would normally be the case under New Jersey family law.
Our lawyers understand the criteria for valid prenuptial agreements and will work to ensure that your agreement is legally binding.
State law recognizes prenuptial agreements because they allow married couples to set their own legal boundaries, which is helpful for relationships and protects the rights of individuals entering into marriage. If you have gone through a divorce in the past or have observed another person’s messy divorce, consider how things would have gone differently with a prenup.
Settling Issues Before the Marriage Whenever Possible
You may have heard of the concept of a postnuptial agreement, which is similar to a prenuptial agreement but entered into after the marriage. In New Jersey, there is no state law authorizing postnuptial agreements, and judges have discretion as to whether to treat them as valid.
You are always better off with a prenuptial agreement. If you are planning marriage, it is to your advantage to seek an agreement now rather than later. If you are married and interested in a postnuptial agreement, our attorneys can advise you on your options.
To learn more about the benefits of prenuptial agreements, contact us. We serve clients in North and Central Jersey, including the counties of Morris, Somerset, Essex, Union, Hunterdon, Bergen, Passaic, Sussex, Warren, Mercer, Middlesex and Monmouth.
