Pre-Nuptial Agreements

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Prenuptial Agreements in New Jersey

No one is thinking about divorce the months or weeks before his or her marriage. However, many marriages fail and people that have significant property holdings, businesses, and family trusts should consider protecting their assets prior to getting married. At Aretsky & Aretsky, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, we frequently work with couples who wish to draft pre-nuptial agreements that protect their future interests.

New Jersey Prenuptial Agreements

The state of New Jersey recognizes prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, and domestic partnership agreements when considering the distribution of assets and awarding alimony. We work closely with our clients to gain a complete understanding of their circumstances and concerns. Our attorneys know the legal requirements necessary to draft prenuptial agreements that will be binding in the event that the marriage fails. Some of the prenuptial agreements we have drafted included clauses addressing:

• business assets
• real estate
• the length of the marriage
• alimony
• the appreciation of assets
• premarital property
• inheritance issues
• pensions
• fidelity

When drafting prenuptial agreements, we use the process to foster open communication between couples. Often, people entering into a marriage do not have a comprehensive understanding of their partner's assets and debts. By clearly presenting all the assets the couple brings to a marriage and establishing liabilities and responsibilities, couples are able to enter into marriage with less anxiety.

Contact our New Jersey Family Law Attorneys

If you are getting married and have questions about a prenuptial agreement, please contact Aretsky & Aretsky in Bergen County, New Jersey. Our attorneys can be reached by phone at 201-345-3761, by e-mail, or by filling out the intake form on our Contact page.