Create Responsible Marital Agreements in Maryland
A prenuptial agreement is a legally binding document that can provide comfort during a marriage and security in the event that a divorce or death takes place. Although there have been certain stigmas attached to prenuptial agreements, they are not precursors to divorce and do not ensure that your marriage will end. Instead, they provide a positive and responsible way for couples to communicate their needs and have control over their own interests.
At Thienel Law, in Columbia, our lawyers can explain why a prenuptial agreement is important for your marriage and help you draft an agreement that suits your needs. Helping couples avoid negative conflicts and courtroom disputes, as well as the time and expense associated with those disputes, is our priority. Take the legal steps now to protect yourself and your rights down the road.
When you need a skilled family law attorney to help you draft a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, contact us at the Thienel Law Firm, LLC, and get honest answers about your best options. Call today at 443-535-9715.
Benefits of Prenuptial Agreements
Although many marriages never end in divorce, when divorce is necessary, they can be extremely costly when they go to court. Additionally, following the death of spouse, a prenuptial agreement means their wishes will be carried out. This is especially important in a second marriage situation where there are children from the first marriage. The benefits of a prenuptial agreement are tremendous and a minimal time investment now can save you the cost and hassle in the future.
Every couple needs to have a discussion, whether it is put in writing as a marriage contract or not, in order to come to common agreements about issues of:
- Distribution of property, assets and debts
- Child support
- Child custody
- Alimony and spousal support
- Business succession
- Distribution of assets upon death of one of the parties
When creating a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, both parties should be represented by an attorney to ensure that the agreement is fair and does what it is intended to do.
Take Control of Important Issues in Your Marriage
A little bit of planning now can help you in the future. Contact us at Thienel Law, in Columbia, Maryland, and learn more information about the benefits of prenuptial and postnuptial contracts. Call to schedule a consultation with our attorneys at 443-535-9715 and legally protect your best interests.
