Prenuptial Agreements Protect Against Uncertainty

As unromantic as prenuptial agreements may be, their usefulness cannot be denied. Nobody plans to separate or divorce when they decide to say “I Do,” and, try as we might, nobody can predict what the future may hold. If you’re interested in protecting your future by securing your personal property and other financial interests, you should consider the benefits of creating a prenuptial agreement.

Ken Peterson handles a wide variety of family law matters, including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Whether you’re looking to protect your interests before your marriage or you’d like to create a legal agreement after you walk down the aisle, Northern Utah Law is here to help.

What Does a Prenuptial Agreement Do?

Prenuptial agreements aren’t just for the rich and famous, they can be utilized by anyone about to marry. The essential goal of these agreements is to establish clear expectations for couples who are about to enter into a legal union. The documents within these agreements can protect your property so that your spouse does not get it if you divorce, and it can also separate your business from the marital union, and may also help protect other interests, like retirement accounts and certain investments.

A Prenuptial Agreement can establish the following:

How to divvy up assets in the event of a divorce
The rights and obligations of each spouse
Major decisions about parenting (religion, healthcare, schooling, childcare, etc.)
Spousal support in the event of a divorce
Infidelity clauses and penalties

These agreements must be completed before the marriage takes place, without exception. If you are already married and are interested in creating a similar type of binding document with your spouse, you might look into establishing a postnuptial agreement instead.

Leave the Uncertainty at the Alter

If you are about to be married and you want to protect your financial interests and establish clear expectations for your marriage, you need a prenup. Ken Peterson at Northern Utah Law can help you create an agreement that fulfills your immediate needs and safeguards your interests for years to come. Contact Ken today for a free consultation.