Long Island Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer

Handling Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Nassau County and Suffolk County

Parties contemplating marriage can enter into an agreement called a prenuptial agreement and clearly define their financial and other rights and obligations relative to each other. Many couples want to make clear how their pre-marital assets will be treated, ensure estate rights for children from a prior relationship, ensure that their continued educational studies will not become a marital asset, make arrangements for anticipated inheritances and otherwise make clear their respective rights and obligations.

Parties already married can enter into an agreement called a postnuptial agreement to define their rights and obligations relative to each other. A postnuptial agreement can cover the same issues as a prenuptial agreement.

Working with an experienced lawyer is important if you wish to draft, review, challenge or protect a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. At the Law Offices of Paul A. Boronow, we represent clients throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County and the surrounding areas in these matters. We are highly experienced and are committed to helping you draft a legally sound agreement that protects your interests to the fullest extent.

A prenuptial agreement or postnuptial agreement is a good way to make clear your rights and obligations and avoid uncertainty, dispute and the emotional pain and suffering that having a court determine your rights would entail.

How a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement Works

Under New York State Domestic Relations Law, the regulations for a prenuptial and postnuptial agreement are very strict. When the agreement is properly drafted and executed, however, it is a fully enforceable contract to which the court must adhere in any marital disputes.

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can contractually determine between the parties the following issues:

• Distribution of assets and debts;
• Treatment of pensions and other deferred compensation accounts;
• Custody of children;
• Amount of child support;
• Amount and term of maintenance (alimony) or a waiver of the same;
• Rights to the estate of a spouse;
• Treatment of enhanced earnings capacity due to continued education; and
• Other rights relative to the marital relationship

If you are contemplating entering into a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, or if you have received a letter from an attorney or a request from your significant other to enter into a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, you should consult with experienced matrimonial attorneys without delay so you can determine and protect your legal rights. The lawyers at our firm have been drafting, negotiating and enforcing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements across Nassau County and Suffolk County for over twelve years with positive results. We are aggressive and dedicated and remain a mere phone call away.

For help with a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement in Suffolk County, Nassau County or the surrounding areas, contact a Suffolk County Prenuptial Agreement Attorney at our law offices at your earliest convenience. Call us at 516-227-5353.