Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: Need advice on possibly getting a Prenup prior to marriage

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Re: Need advice on possibly getting a Prenup prior to marriage

The concerns that you have expressed are exactly the type of concerns that are addressed in a prenuptial agreement. You can protect your investments and purchases that are made with your higher income by making any future division of property match your higher percentage of income in comparison to his. Provision can also be made for the time when you must stop working to raise a family. Our fee for the preparation of such an agreement is $1800 which includes the first meeting for up to one hour, and the first draft of the agreement which would include making any minor corrections. Any major revisions would be billed at $350 per hour.

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Re: Need advice on possibly getting a Prenup prior to marriage

A pre-nuptial agreement deals with marital property issues before a marriage, in much the same way as a settlement agreement or divorce settlement would after marriage. Thus, the agreement can resolve all property issues that are important to you. You and your future spouse would, of course, have to reach an agreement on these issues.

For any agreement to be enforceable in this area, you must cross the T's and dot the I's. So I would recommend that you retain an attorney to assist you.

If you decide to retain an attorney, keep me in mind. I think that you will find that the quality of my service, and my low fees, are unmatched.

Best of luck.

Re: Need advice on possibly getting a Prenup prior to marriage

Lawyers are easy - there are plenty of us ariund. I would be happy to give you a consultation for no fee.

However, you describe none of the usual 'markers' suggesting that a pre-nup is appropriate.

You are not on a 2nd marriage with considerable assets. A mere difference in income, unless it is HUGE does not suggest a pre-nup is an appropriate tool.

Aliomy is disfavored these days in all cases. If you are married for less than 5 years then there will be little 'marital property' to divided. The pre-nup will not control child support.

A pre-nup is unlikely to be useful in protecting you. On the other hand, it is less likely to enhance your trust and intimacy with your beloved. This is a bad idea.

Re: Need advice on possibly getting a Prenup prior to marriage

As long as both parties agree ,then a pre-nup is a very practical way of dealing with future problems, should they take place. Both parties may by agreement contract to retain all pre-existing assets, divide all marital resposibilities etc. I have prepared many varied agreements and would be happy to assist you to protect your futures. You may contact my office to set up a consultation.

Not a good idea

Your question tells of no great assets that need protecting. The specific areas you wish to provide for, child rearing, is not an area that a prenuptual agreement would address.