At the Law Office of Cheryl Bucker, P.A., we stress the importance of securing your financial and lifestyle interests on the off-chance that marriage and love do not last forever. While the idea of a prenuptial agreement may seem unromantic, it is important to protect your rights and have an open conversation about the financial obligations you or your fiancé will make before saying, "I do." Our attorney is here to listen carefully to the goals and concerns of the bride or groom, and reflect those goals in an agreement that can withstand potential future challenges.
These agreements usually address your financial arrangements, division of assets, custody, spousal support, and a number of other issues. It is important to understand that your rights do not have to be waived for all of these issues.
Our office recommends the use of prenuptial agreements in situations where:
- One party owns significant assets
- You want to protect certain property in the event of a divorce
- One party has received an inheritance or has a trust fund
- You or your fiancé have children from a former marriage and want to protect their financial security
- A spouse owns or co-owns a family business
- You have been served a prenuptial agreement and want independent counsel to protect your rights
- You are concerned about certain language in a prenuptial agreement and want a clear understanding of your rights and obligations
- This is a second marriage
Cheryl Bucker, P.A. is also prepared to put a divorcing client's wishes into a postnuptial agreement. Postnuptials or "postnups" are agreements made during the marriage. There is no time limitation for creating a postnuptial agreement. If you and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways, our attorney can help mediate any differences and draft an agreement that includes spousal support, child custody, or parenting time arrangements.
