If you’re like many spouses in today’s day and age, you’d rather not face the uncertainty of a divorce without certain precautionary measures in place. Though drafting a prenuptial agreement, also referred to as an antenuptial agreement, isn’t exactly “romantic,” the truth is, many spouses find they’re happier knowing their finances will be accounted for, should things not work out as planned. If you’re considering drafting a prenuptial agreement with your spouse-to-be here in Louisiana, please don’t hesitate to contact our Monroe prenuptial agreement lawyer to learn more about how these agreements work and how we can help.
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Unfortunately, roughly fifty percent of all marriages end in divorce. By creating a prenuptial agreement, you can help avoid some of the uncertainties often associated with divorce, should you ever cross that bridge. Our firm has extensive experience drafting these agreements on behalf of our clients and we can put that experience to work for you.
What Can Prenuptial (Antenuptial) Agreements Cover?
Prenuptial agreements can outline several terms pertaining to property distribution in the event of a divorce or one spouse passing away. Just some of the things you can cover in a prenuptial agreement are as follows:
- Who will get certain assets, should you get divorced
- An alimony structure, should you get divorced
- How property will be divided in a divorce
- How you and your spouse will pay certain expenses over the course of your marriage
- Whether one spouse will have to reimburse the other for certain expenses
What Can’t a Prenuptial Agreement Cover?
Though prenuptial agreements are very useful documents, you should understand that there are various things they cannot cover. Just some of the things that cannot be covered in a prenuptial agreement are as follows:
- A future child custody agreement
- A future child support agreement
- An arrangement for temporary alimony, which is sometimes awarded while a divorce is still pending
How Do I Know if My Prenuptial Agreement is Valid & Enforceable?
All legal documents must meet certain standards for them to be considered valid and enforceable in the eyes of the law. For a prenuptial agreement to be valid and enforceable in Louisiana, it must meet the following criteria:
- It must be in writing
- It must be signed by both parties
- It must be entered into freely and voluntarily
- There must be full disclosure of assets
- There must be no evidence of coercion or deceit into signing the document
- It must be signed before a notary in front of two witnesses, who must also sign the document
- Both parties must be mentally competent
If you’re considering drafting a prenuptial agreement, you should do so with the help of an experienced prenuptial agreement lawyer.
Contact a Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer Today
Looking to draft a prenuptial agreement in Louisiana? Contact the knowledgeable legal team of Breithaupt, DuBos & Wolleson today so we can help guide you through the process.
