Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreement

Experienced Blue Springs Family Law Attorney
Not all prenuptial agreements, or their counterparts, postnuptial agreements, which are a drafted during the marriage, are well-crafted. A proper prenup can’t be shy; it anticipates future scenarios that have the greatest potential to become issues in the future. A poor prenuptial agreement avoids the tough problems. Our experienced family law attorney the Troy J. Leavitt Law Firm, LLC can work to create prenuptial agreements for Missouri and Kansas couples that are clear enough and strong enough to stand up to court scrutiny, should that day ever come.
Common Issues Prenuptial Agreements Address. In general, these are the issues dealt with in prenuptial agreements:
- Who will pay the bills and existing debts
- Who will work outside the home
- Which assets will be considered separate from the marriage
- Who will be responsible for taxes
- Who is responsible for kids from previous marriages
- Who would get the house in divorce
- Whether there will be spousal maintenance
Marital Agreements That Strengthen the Relationship
Our clients often tell us that working out an effective agreement in advance was worth the effort because it provided clarity and understanding on key issues going into the marriage. They actually made the marriage stronger. It allows both people to think about certain things about themselves and share that information with their significant other. We also draft cohabitation agreements for people living together but not married, to establish rules and responsibilities for that relationship.Our Blue Springs family lawyer at the Troy J. Leavitt Law Firm, LLC can provide you with experienced and dedicated legal guidance
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