A well-crafted nuptial agreement can provide clarity and protection long before a dispute arises.
With over 20+ years of experience exclusively in family law, Stephen Cawelti has extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can address significant financial issues, including property rights, separate assets, debts, and spousal support. But the details matter. How an agreement is drafted (and how it is negotiated and executed) can affect whether its terms hold up when they matter most.
As a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist with more than 20 years of experience, Stephen understands the intricacies of these agreements and how they may be challenged in divorce. Our team helps clients draft, review, and negotiate agreements with an eye toward protecting their interests now and avoiding costly disputes in the future.
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Both agreements can establish financial rights and responsibilities between spouses. The biggest difference is when the agreement is made and the legal requirements that apply.
An agreement made before marriage
A prenuptial agreement allows a couple to establish certain financial rights and responsibilities before they marry. It can address issues such as property, debts, separate assets, and potential spousal support.
An agreement made after marriage
A postnuptial agreement addresses many of the same financial issues but is created after a couple is already married. Because spouses already owe legal duties to one another, postnuptial agreements can involve different legal considerations and should be carefully drafted.