Pre-Nuptial & Post-Nuptial Agreements
Guidance from a Pasadena Family Law Attorney

Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements are legal documents that are used
to establish the terms and conditions under which a divorce will be carried
out should a couple ultimately decide to end their marriage. Careful planning
and attention to detail go into making sure that the verbiage that is
used within a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement is both legally correct
as well as personally permissive to the couple involved.
As such, a professional attorney needs to be called upon for help in the
creation of said documents. Furthermore, none other than a Pasadena divorce
lawyer at the Law Office of Fritzie Galliani, APC should be utilized when
a divorcing couple is expected to enact the terms and conditions that
have been set forth in an agreement of this nature.
Fulfilling a Pre- or Post-Nuptial Agreement Upon Divorce
Pre-nuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements no longer hold the negative
stigma that was once associated with them. In fact, with U.S. divorce
statistics as high as they are, many couples are resorting to defining
the terms of their marriage, the conditions of a potential
divorce and the agreements that will be enacted should they choose to part ways.
Agreements of this nature can be made prior to a couple committing vows
to one another (pre-nuptial agreements) or after the marriage has begun
(post-nuptial agreements). No way is believed to be better than the other.
Instead, it comes down to what is determined to be right for the couple
involved, and it will be up to an attorney to make sure that the terms
which are decreed in the document are done so properly.
Need a Lawyer for a Post-Nuptial Agreement in Pasadena?
Fulfilling the terms and conditions of a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement,
hinges on your divorce attorney's ability to decipher valid terms
from invalid terms. As expressed earlier, agreements of this nature rely
on close attention to detail, and the most minor error can result in the
invalidity of this type of legal document. Specifically, your divorce
lawyer will need to review the following before they can legally move
forward with the terms that have been specified in the agreement:
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Improper Execution: In order for the terms of a pre- or post-nuptial agreement to be taken
as valid, both parties must have signed the document at hand.
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Pressured Creation: If it is later disclosed that one spouse only agreed to their pre-nup
or post-nup because they felt pressured to do so, the document's validity
will be questioned.
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Inadequate Time for Proper Consideration: Both spouses must be given the necessary time to read, review, and think
about the terms being agreed to. An agreement that is handed to a spouse
and signed immediately upon receipt could be invalid.
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False Information Was Provided: Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements must be entered into under full
disclosure regarding personal assets, finances, and liabilities. Omitted
information could be grounds for invalidity due to false presentation
of information.
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Unread Documents: A pre-nup or post-nup that is placed before a spouse and signed prior
to being read cannot be accepted as valid because the spouse did not know
what he / she was agreeing to.
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Incomplete Information Was Provided: Any pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement that lacks the full information
that is required of such documents will be considered legally invalid.
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Invalid Provisions: Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements will not be valid if the content
within them directly negates the expectations of the law, i.e. expectations
for child custody or child support payments.
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Lack of Independent Counsel: Some pre-nups and post-nups can be invalidated if it can be proven that
one or both parties did not first retain the professional advice and legal
support of an attorney prior to creation of the agreement.
Contact the Law Office of Fritzie Galliani, APC
Looking for an attorney for a prenuptial agreement in Pasadena? Whether
you are looking to create a pre- or post-nuptial agreement, or you are
looking for a divorce attorney who can help you execute the terms of a
pre-existing agreement, we encourage you to contact our office today. With
more than 30 years of cumulative legal experience, we are intimately familiar with the ins and outs of the law, especially
as they pertain to the divorce process in Pasadena.
At the Law Office of Fritzie Galliani, APC you will be represented by legal
professionals whose experience has earned us a great reputation in the
community. Our methods of are well practiced, and our experience speaks
for itself. The encouragement, support, and professional advice that you
need to feel confident moving forward with a divorce that involves a pre-nuptial
or post-nuptial agreement can be unfailingly found at our office.
Call today at (626) 408-0235 to get started on your case!