Boulder Prenuptial & Post-Marital Agreement Attorneys

Whether preparing for marriage or planning to divorce, an agreement between you and your spouse can empower you to make objective decisions and adopt fair resolutions. At SM Family Law, LLC, our family lawyers in Boulder draft prenuptial and post-marital agreements that protect your best interests.

Why Choose a Prenuptial & Post-Marital Specialist?

We are a unique firm that specializes exclusively in divorce and related family law matters. This narrowed focus gives us a competitive edge to do what it takes to achieve our clients’ desired outcomes. In comprehensive, durable premarital/post-marital agreements, attentively prepared and reviewed, our legal team can offer you the trustworthy counsel you need as you prepare for your future.

Contact us online or call our emergency line at (720) 586-4227 to speak with our Boulder family law attorney about your issues and concerns.

What Is a Prenuptial Agreement?

A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is a contract made between a couple preparing for marriage. It explains how their assets will be divided if they end the marriage, enabling the couple to avoid the time, stress, and expense of fighting for their financial interests not just at the end of marriage, but at any point throughout the relationship when the court is asked to decide such issues. Controversial as this may be, the court examines the prenuptial agreement fully to determine if it should be enforced. A sound agreement is crucial to make sure you and your family are properly protected. Your spouse is also a worthy subject of protection and planning; it is definitely recommended a prenuptial agreement be drafted for both parties before deciding whether to sign. Prospective spouses should seek legal advice from different lawyers before signing a prenuptial agreement.

The natural assumption is that the issues in the prenuptial agreement will be moot should the couple not get married. However, many courts in Colorado have been known to enforce many provisions in prenups. It is still generally recommended, even if you are getting married to continue indefinitely, to be very cautious about signing an agreement that you don’t plan to fulfill. You partner is entitled to the same level of honesty and transparency as everyone else you do business with, even years after the marriage.

Common Reasons to Create a Prenuptial Agreement

• You Own or Your Plans to Own a Business.
• Your Spouse is Entering The Marriage with Debt.
• You Have Children from a Different Relationship.
• The Difference Between Each Spouse’s Net Worth is Considerable

If you don’t feel the need to make a prenuptial to protect your assets at this time, it could be possible that once you’re married, you’ve found yourselves in different financial circumstances than when you got married. You can still enter into a postnuptial agreement, which is essentially the same as the prenup but this can be made once you are situated in a marriage.

Post-Nuptial Agreements

Post-nuptial agreements, often referred to as “marital agreements,” vary in that they do not come into play until after the parties are married. It is still important that these marriage-related agreements are drafted with much precision and care in order to protect your interests, now and in the future. Postnups and prenups can generally cover the same issues with all other details being the same as listed above.

Why Marital Agreements Are Highly Recommended

Do not wait to begin the vital process of protecting you and your family’s future financial interests. Do not allow your spouse to bluff the courts by threatening to leave you without any assets. Do not provide your significant other with any future cause for claim for spousal maintenance. With a marital agreement in place, you can be confident in standing prepared to mitigate and protect against such potential risks. Talk to our Boulder prenuptial and postnuptial agreement attorneys about your options and which agreement may be best fitting for your unique situation.

Do I Need an Attorney to Create a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement?

It is always recommended you seek a lawyer to help write a prenup for a start; lawyers will help create a legally strong agreement that will stick if needed to later.

Speaking to an professional could save you from losing thousands of dollars, assets, or undesirable court conflicts. The SM Family Law team is available to help you navigate the prenuptial agreement process and answer your marriage and divorce questions to the best of our abilities.

Fully Prepared to Represent You

Our Boulder legal team is prepared to arm you with the comprehensive, fully legal prenuptial agreement you need to promote both your happiness and your future financial well-being. In establishing a posture of proactive prudence in your marriage, you and your spouse are empowered to work together to minimize later conflict and enable efficient financial decision-making throughout the relationship. You deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing your interests have been protected, and we are here to help you get it.

Call (720) 586-4227 to speak with our Boulder prenuptial & postnuptial lawyer about your options and if a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is right for you.