What is Prenuptial Agreement? 

A prenuptial agreement also called an antenuptial or a premarital agreement is a contract between two people before they get married. This document protects both parties from the liabilities and debts of the other. In addition, it can set up maintenance for any children from a prior marriage. As long as it is reasonable and fair, it can protect the parties from being dragged into divorce or even charged with domestic violence. 

(Looking for a child support attorney? Visit us today!)

A prenuptial agreement protects spouses from each other’s debts 

A prenuptial agreement can help protect both parties’ assets in the event of a divorce or remarriage. This document outlines who gets what and how, and it protects each spouse from the other’s debts. In today’s economy, debts often outweigh assets. A prenuptial agreement can help protect your financial future, as well as your children’s futures. 

A prenuptial agreement protects both parties against one another’s debts, and it is important to make sure that it is specific about the assets and debts of each party. For example, an agreement can protect the lower-earning spouse from their partner’s bad credit habits. Another example is a stay-at-home spouse who is entitled to financial support from their higher-earning spouse. 

It establishes maintenance for children of a prior marriage 

A prenuptial agreement is a legal document in which the parties agree to share in the maintenance of any children from a prior marriage. This contract is very useful for the protection of children if the couple later divorces. Prenuptial agreements also protect the property interests of one or both parties before the marriage. Some examples of property that can be covered by a prenuptial agreement are inherited or gifted property and family business interests. 

A prenuptial agreement may also cover spousal support, child support, and property division. For example, a prenuptial agreement can specify that one spouse will lease or rent the other spouse’s beach house. It can also include provisions for spousal support, including short-term, long-term, and no payments. It may also cover other issues such as the rights to life insurance benefits. 

It can prevent charges under the Domestic Violence Act 

Prenuptial agreements are legal contracts between two people who are about to get married. They specify how the parties will split their property and control the costs of a divorce. They are signed before marriage and are not legally binding until the date of the marriage. They are a great way to protect both parties interests and prevent charges under the Domestic Violence Act. 

It must be fair and reasonable 

Before signing a prenuptial agreement, make sure the terms are fair and reasonable. You should have a lawyer review the contract before you sign it. Besides that, you should disclose all assets, and include the proper language to waive marital rights. Your agreement should not be vague or contradictory to the law. 

The court will only enforce your prenuptial agreement if it is fair and reasonable. In Massachusetts, a prenuptial agreement that excludes your premarital assets will be considered unfair when the time comes to divorce.