Premarital Agreements

Premarital Agreement Lawyers in Cherry Hill

At Forkin, McShane, Manos & Rotz, P.A., we have extensive experience setting up and reviewing premarital and prenuptial agreements. A premarital agreement can protect your marital assets in case you and your spouse ever divorce. Within a prenuptial agreement, you can have provisions regarding issues like alimony and the division of property and assets if a divorce occurs. Additionally, the document can help to distinguish between marital property and separate property.

Since 1972, our firm has provided trustworthy and compassionate legal aid to residents of Southern New Jersey. We realize that creating a premarital agreement is a personal matter. To speak to one of our dedicated lawyers, please contact us today.

When to consider a premarital agreement

A prenuptial agreement is a preventative measure that seeks to reduce litigation and protect your assets.  Terms regarding separation, divorce and death event can be contained in a premarital agreement. Premarital agreements are a planning opportunity. Additionally, a premarital agreement can be beneficial to you and your spouse because it can outline the obligations that each of you have in your marriage. If you have questions or concerns about creating a premarital agreement, you should contact our experienced Cherry Hill divorce attorneys as far in advance of a wedding date as possible. Do not wait until invitations have already been sent.

It is in your best interest to consider a prenuptial agreement when you:

Have more assets than your spouse

Are about to receive an inheritance or monetary gift

Have a spouse with significant debt.

Were previously married

Have children from another relationship

Own a family business

Are a partner in a business

Are the beneficiary of a trust

A premarital agreement becomes effective upon marriage. Additionally, one of our firm attorneys can explain to you that while a prenuptial agreement can modify or eliminate spousal support in the event of a divorce, it cannot adversely affect the right of a child to support. In the event that you wish to revoke or modify an existing agreement after marriage, the altered document must be re-signed by both parties.

Contact a dedicated team of premarital agreement attorneys in Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Setting up a premarital agreement can be a sensitive matter. At Forkin, McShane, Manos & Rotz, P.A., we guide our clients with sound advice and over 75 years of combined experience. To speak to one of our highly respected attorneys, contact us online at jpmcshane@fmmrfamlaw.com or rbrotz@fmmrfamlaw.com or by phone at 856.779.8500.