Boston, Massachusetts Family Law Attorney
Prenuptial Agreements
Statistics continue to show that the divorce rate is at 50% and climbing. This reality dictates the need to protect yourself and your assets. At the law office of Diane W. Spears in Boston, Massachusetts, I provide advice and representation to clients who want and need prenuptial agreements.
Prenuptial agreements are entered into before a marriage and set forth the rights and obligations of both husband and wife in the event of a divorce. After full disclosure of their property and assets, the parties agree on how property will be divided, whether alimony will be paid, and if so, the amount of alimony which will be paid.
Significant Wealth and Second Marriages
Prenuptial agreements provide certainty about the future and prevent future divorce battles. Prenuptial agreements are especially useful in second marriages and in those where people have significant assets, either earned or inherited. Many of my clients marrying for the second or third time come to me to for a prenuptial agreement. A prenup can protect your assets in the event of divorce or even death and are upheld in the courts of Massachusetts, provided all requirements are met.
Proactive Approach in Disclosing and Protecting Assets
At the law office of Diane W. Spears, I encourage many of my clients to have a prenuptial agreement prior to their marriage. It is a necessary and proactive strategy to ensure protection of what is yours in the event of divorce. The process requires full disclosure of the assets you are seeking to protect on a prenuptial agreement form. Putting it in a legal document can ensure that protection.
Wealthy Families Seeking Asset Protection
Many families with a certain amount of wealth are becoming savvy about prenuptial agreements. For example, a prenuptial agreement can make certain that property is inherited by children of a prior marriage or that a family business is not available for distribution in a divorce. They want to ensure that all assets and monies are disclosed to prevent a costly court fight during a divorce.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced prenuptial agreement lawyer, please contact me.
