Prenuptial (Premarital) Agreements Legal Forms
Popular - In the day of quick marriages and even quicker divorces, the use of a Prenuptial Agreement is not as unusual as it once was. In the past, there was a stigma associated with using these agreements. This is no longer the case, and more and more couples are finding them a useful tool for planning for the future.
These Premarital (Prenuptial) Agreements are designed for use by couples who have yet to marry. The agreements sets out in specific detail the distribution of any assets and/or debts in the event of divorce or death.
Even if you feel that you don't have a large amount of assets, it is still important for many couples. For instance, if your partner has a high amount of debt, a Prenuptial Agreement will prevent creditors coming after you in the event of a divorce. Or perhaps you have a child from a different marriage, or previous support obligations. If you should pass away, the agreement could keep your previously acquired assets separate from your current marital estate.
Prenup Agreement Features:
These Premarital (Prenuptial) Agreements are designed for use by couples who have yet to marry. The agreements sets out in specific detail the distribution of any assets and/or debts in the event of divorce or death.
Even if you feel that you don't have a large amount of assets, it is still important for many couples. For instance, if your partner has a high amount of debt, a Prenuptial Agreement will prevent creditors coming after you in the event of a divorce. Or perhaps you have a child from a different marriage, or previous support obligations. If you should pass away, the agreement could keep your previously acquired assets separate from your current marital estate.
Prenup Agreement Features:
- Separate Property.
The agreement will allow the parties to set out the property being brought into the marriage that should remain separate in the event of death or divorce. - Shared Property.
Identifies property that will be shared; - Division of Property.
Sets out how all property will be divided in the event of death or divorce. - Alimony, Support and Maintenance.
Sets out any payments that will be made. - Estate Planning/Wills.
References the estate plan and/or wills of the couple and identifies what will be included.
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