Grand Rapids, Michigan, Prenuptial Agreements Attorney
Marriage is a significant step in a couple’s journey together and is an expression of the love they share for each other. Marriage is also a blending assets and property between two, formerly separate parties. A prenuptial agreement can be an important tool for couples to protect their rights and financial security before entering into a marriage agreement. While it can seem unromantic, it allows both parties to have an honest conversation about their financial status before getting married. At Mark F. Haslem, P.C., we offer supportive and strategic advocacy focused on protecting our clients’ property interests in a prenuptial agreement. We can assist you with drafting an original and, as well as, modifying to an existing prenuptial contract.
Call 616-818-7587 or contact Mark F. Haslem, P.C., by email to schedule a free initial consultation.
Understanding Your Rights and Financial Obligations After Marriage
Many couples do not consider the consequences of financial dependence after marriage. Whether you are the primary wage-earner or you have made an agreement to stay home with children, it is important that you understand both your rights and obligations as a consequence of marriage. If you have been handed a prenuptial agreement, it is also important to have independent counsel evaluate the contract to help make sure you know exactly what you are signing.
A prenuptial agreement may be even more important in the following situations:
- A spouse wants to protect assets for children of a former marriage
- A young couple holding significant family assets entering into marriage
- An older couple with considerable assets wants to protect their individual asset holdings prior to marriage
Even if you do not have children or significant wealth before entering a marriage, you and your spouse can identify and clarify rights and financial responsibilities during the marriage. A prenuptial agreement gives you the opportunity to avoid potential disagreements at the time of divorce related to real estate, how personal property will be divided and whether or not alimony will be awarded. A prenup may also allow you to protect yourself against the debt of your spouse.
Contact Mark F. Haslem, P.C., for a free initial consultation with an experienced family law and prenuptial agreements lawyer in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
