Postnuptial Agreement

Columbus Postnuptial Agreement Attorneys

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Postnuptial agreements are contracts that are made between spouses after they are married. These contracts can vary widely and can be used to address a number of issues that the parties may have. At Boller & Petty, our Columbus postnuptial agreement lawyers can help you understand how these contracts can benefit you and your spouse and can help you create a contract that meets your family law needs.

Call (614) 756-2827 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our team today.

Benefits of Postnuptial Agreements

Postnuptial agreements can be used to address a wide range of issues, but one of the most common uses is to address financial concerns that the parties have. For example, a postnuptial agreement can be used to protect one of the spouse’s finances from the other’s debts, or to address what will happen to the parties’ assets if they divorce.

These agreements can also be used to address the couple’s estate planning needs. For example, a postnuptial agreement can be used to determine what will happen to a couple’s assets in the event that one of the spouses passes away. These agreements can also be used to determine what will happen to the couple’s pets or to address the couple’s life insurance needs.

There are several benefits to creating a postnuptial agreement, including:

It can help to protect your assets and debts
It can help to protect your business
It can help to protect your children
It can help to protect your inheritance
It can help to protect your retirement benefits
It can help to protect your estate plan
It can help to protect your premarital agreement

These are just a few of the benefits that you may experience if you create a postnuptial agreement. If you are interested in creating one, our Columbus postnuptial agreement attorneys can help you understand if it is the right choice for you and your spouse and can help you create a contract that meets your needs.

How to Create a Postnuptial Agreement

Postnuptial agreements are contracts, and they must be treated as such. This means that all of the requirements of a contract must be met in order for the postnuptial agreement to be enforceable. This also means that the parties must enter into the agreement voluntarily and without any undue influence from the other spouse.

These agreements must also be in writing and must be signed by both spouses. The agreement should also be notarized, as this can help to prove its authenticity in the event that it is challenged in court. It is important that both parties have their own attorney when creating a postnuptial agreement. This is because an attorney can help to ensure that the agreement is fair and that the client understands what he or she is signing.

In addition, a Columbus postnuptial agreement attorney can help to ensure that all of the requirements of the agreement are met, so that the contract is enforceable. If you have an existing postnuptial agreement and need to have it reviewed or modified, an attorney can also help you with this process.

What Can a Postnuptial Agreement Cover?

Postnuptial agreements can be used to address a wide range of issues that the parties may have. For example, a postnuptial agreement can be used to address the division of the couple’s property and debts. In Ohio, property that is acquired during a marriage is considered to be marital property, and it is subject to division in the event of a divorce.

However, property that is acquired by gift or inheritance is considered to be separate property, and it is not subject to division. A postnuptial agreement can be used to determine what will happen to the couple’s separate property in the event that they get divorced.

A postnuptial agreement can also be used to address the couple’s estate planning needs. For example, a postnuptial agreement can be used to determine what will happen to the couple’s assets in the event that one of the spouses passes away. These agreements can also be used to determine what will happen to the couple’s pets or to address the couple’s life insurance needs.

Finally, a postnuptial agreement can be used to address the couple’s spousal support needs. In Ohio, spousal support is not required to be paid in every divorce case, and whether it is awarded depends on a variety of factors. A postnuptial agreement can be used to determine what will happen to the couple’s assets in the event that they get divorced.

How to Modify a Postnuptial Agreement

Once a postnuptial agreement is signed, it is a legally binding contract. This means that it can be enforced by a court, so long as it meets all of the requirements of a valid contract. However, this does not mean that the agreement cannot be changed. In fact, many postnuptial agreements are modified after they are signed.

If the parties want to modify their postnuptial agreement, they must enter into a written agreement that reflects the changes that they want to make. This agreement must be signed by both parties and should be notarized. The parties should also keep a copy of the agreement for their records, as this can help to prove that the changes were made.

If the parties cannot agree on the changes, they may need to go to court to have the agreement modified. In this case, the court will look at the agreement to determine if it is fair. If the court determines that the agreement is not fair, it can refuse to enforce it. Therefore, it is important to have an attorney help you with this process, so that you can ensure that your rights are protected.

How Our Columbus Postnuptial Agreement Lawyers Can Help

At Boller & Petty, our Columbus postnuptial agreement attorneys can help you understand how these agreements can benefit you and your spouse, and can help you create a contract that meets your needs. If you have an existing postnuptial agreement and need to have it reviewed or modified, an attorney can also help you with this process.

Call (614) 756-2827 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our team today.

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