Postnuptial Agreement Attorney Point Pleasant, NJ

Serving Spouses across Monmouth and Ocean County towns include Asbury Park, Manasquan, Neptune, Point Pleasant, Brick, Toms River, Wall, and more

Postnuptial agreements are marital agreements which spouses can enter into or modify after marrying. Postnuptial agreements can handle a large array of complex legal considerations in the event that a couple divorces or the death of a spouse. There are, however, limitations which govern what can and cannot be included, as well as other considerations which can determine whether or not your postnuptial agreement is legally enforceable.

The postnuptial agreement legal team of The Bronzino Law Firm has extensive experience drafting marital agreements for married couples across Monmouth and Ocean County towns including Brick, Toms River, Wall, Jackson, Spring Lake, Point Pleasant, Howell, and all of Eastern New Jersey. We believe that postnuptial agreements are a great way for couples to address their financial issues openly and honestly, all while preparing for the future. Our smaller firm size allows our attorney to offer personalized legal solutions that focus on the unique needs and concerns of each of our divorce and family law clients.

Call our office today for a free and confidential consultation with a member of our experienced and qualified legal staff regarding your postnuptial or other marital agreement.

What is the Purpose of Ocean County Postnuptial Agreements for Married Couples?

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements have a bad rap. While some individuals might believe that these agreements are an admission that couples believe their marriage might end in divorce, that argument is like saying life insurance isn’t necessary because you don’t plan on dying any time soon. Individuals don’t purchase life insurance because they want to die, and spouses don’t sign postnuptial agreements because they want a divorce.

Amongst the many reasons our Ocean County marital agreement attorney sees couples draft postnuptial agreements include:

• Couples with a high net-worth who want to retain control of their financial assets
• Financial disputes are leading to strain in your marriage
• A couple missed the window of opportunity to sign a prenuptial agreement, but intended to do so
• One or both spouses have experienced a significant change to their financial standing
• Spouses wish to control the division of their marital assets personally instead of risking a court decision in the event of a divorce

What to Include in Jackson, NJ Postnuptial Agreements

While postnuptial agreements can include a great many issues, there are certain terms which are not legally enforceable in New Jersey. Our Jackson postnuptial agreement attorney recommends the following inclusions and exclusions.

What to Include:

• Equitable Division of Assets – what and how couples will divide their marital assets is often a primary concern of marital agreements, including postnuptial agreements
• Alimony – spouses may make formal promises to support a spouse in the event of a divorce through alimony
• Wills, Trusts, Insurance Policies, etc. – many couples choose to make wills, trusts, or other secondary agreements in tandem with their marital agreements. Postnuptial agreements can also be used to determine beneficiaries for life insurance and other policies

What to Exclude:

• Child Support – any terms relating to child support in a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement will not be enforceable after a divorce
• Child Custody – similarly, child custody terms will be ignored. This is because such terms in a marital agreement may go against the best interests and wellbeing of children. Issues regarding children are considered as per the best scenario for the children, not based on the preferences of the parents

Wall Marital Agreement Lawyer Drafts Enforceable Postnuptial Agreements

In addition to avoiding unenforceable terms as discussed above, there are a strict set of guidelines which must be followed when writing a solid postnuptial agreement in New Jersey. For example, unconscionable or grossly unfair agreements may be challenged at any time.

Both parties must also be given the opportunity to consult with independent legal counsel before signing any marital agreements. Spouses have the ability to waive this right, though such an action is never recommended.

For a fuller picture of how to draft a legally enforceable postnuptial agreement, navigate to our marital agreements page. There you can find a checklist of actionable items which can help when you and your spouse are in the process of forming a postnuptial, prenuptial, or cohabitation agreement.

Contact a Postnuptial Agreement Attorney with Offices in Brick and Sea Girt Today

Postnuptial agreement attorney Peter J. Bronzino takes pride in serving couples from local Ocean County communities including Point Pleasant, Wall, Toms River, Brick, Sea Girt, Jackson, and across all of Eastern New Jersey. Attorney Bronzino started The Bronzino Law Firm in 2010 to provide clients with excellent legal protection while charging fair and reasonable rates.

Our firm is built on the belief that strong attorney-client relationships lead to greater client satisfaction. We keep clients involved and informed throughout the legal process, allowing us to provide the highest level of focused legal service.

If you are considering drafting or modifying a postnuptial, prenuptial, or cohabitation agreement, please contact us online or through our Brick, NJ offices by calling (732) 812-3102 today for a free and confidential consultation.