Prenuptial Agreements
Clarifying financial expectations to build a stronger foundation for your marriage.
Beyond "Who Gets What"
A Prenuptial Agreement (Prenup) is a private contract between future spouses that pre-determines how assets and debts will be handled during the marriage and in the event of separation. While often associated with divorce, a well-drafted prenup actually protects the marriage by eliminating financial ambiguity.
California has strict requirements for a prenup to be enforceable. For example, the final agreement must be presented at least seven days before signing, and both parties must provide full financial disclosure. Without adhering to these procedural rules, the entire agreement can be thrown out by a judge years later.
What You Can (and Cannot) Include
You can use a prenup to protect pre-marital property, define community property rights, and even waive spousal support. However, you cannot use a prenup to determine child custody or waive child support obligations, as these rights belong to the child, not the parents.
Secure Your Future
- Ironclad Enforceability
We strictly adhere to the ‘7-day rule’ and independent counsel requirements to ensure your agreement holds up in court.
- Business Protection
Protecting your professional practice or business equity from being commingled with the community estate.
- Debt Shielding
Ensuring you are not held liable for your spouse’s pre-existing student loans or credit card debt.