New York Postnuptial Agreement Attorney

Family Lawyer Serving Long Island

A postnuptial agreement is a contract which a couple enters into after their marriage in order to settle such matters as alimony, property division and even child support in the event of a separation agreement or divorce. A postnuptial agreement is similar to a prenuptial agreement in many ways, except that it is entered into after a couple has already been married.

Contact a New York family law attorney if you are interested in drafting a postnuptial agreement. An attorney can answer your questions about this topic and help you determine whether this is the best option for you, what issues to address and how to create it in such a way as to ensure that your interests are protected should you and your spouse divorce or separate. A postnuptial agreement can help ensure your peace of mind regarding your assets and property, as well as you and your spouse’s financial security in the event that anything should happen to either of you or to your marriage.

Postnuptial Agreements in New York

Postnuptial agreements can provide a number of benefits to both spouses. Not only will a postnuptial agreement outline what should happen in the case of a divorce or separation, thus avoiding a great deal of problems at a later date, but a postnuptial agreement can take a great deal of pressure from a marriage and give both spouses confidence in their future arrangements.  These types of agreements must be fair when entered into and also at the time it is being enforced.  This takes careful planning with a lawyer.

Generally speaking, for a postnuptial agreement to be valid, it must be in writing, must be voluntarily agreed to by both parties, must have full and fair disclosure at the time of the agreement and must be executed before a notary public.

Contact New York postnuptial agreement attorney Sari M. Friedman today if you are considering a post-marital agreement and need legal assistance.