Southern Pines, NC Prenuptial Agreement Lawyers

If You’re Getting Married, You Need a Prenup – Not Because You Don’t Love Your Partner, but Because You Do!

No one really likes talking about prenuptial agreements, but the truth is that marriage and life are entirely unpredictable. Even though at this point in time it may seem as though your future with your fiancé will stretch dreamily on forever, exactly as it is right now, it might, but neither you nor your partner know what the future holds. That’s why prenups are so important – but they tend to get a bad rap!

By suggesting or creating a prenuptial agreement, you are NOT saying that you think the marriage is doomed to fail, or that you aren’t excited about the strength of your relationship. A prenup gives both you and your partner a way to be open, honest, and realistic about communication and expectations going forward, and it also prevents either of you from feeling trapped or blindsided if the future doesn’t go as you both hope.

At Triangle Smart Divorce, we’ve encountered our fair share of complicated divorce situations – we don’t want that to be your story. Call our Southern Pines prenuptial agreement lawyers today to request a consultation so you can enter into marriage with maximum clarity and security!

If You’re Still Skeptical, Here’s What You Should Know About North Carolina Law

North Carolina has many laws regarding marriage, divorce, death, and assets. When you sign a marriage certificate, if you do not have a prenuptial agreement in place, you are essentially agreeing to abide by North Carolina’s laws in the event that divorce or death do occur. Now, you may not have realized what these laws are or how they affect your life, but it doesn’t matter if you don’t agree with them; at that point, it will be too late to do anything to change course.

That is why our Southern Pines prenuptial agreement lawyers highly recommend that every couple at least consider getting a prenup before marriage. It keeps you as in control as you can be over how your marriage unfolds.

What Does a Prenuptial Agreement Do? What Does It Include?

Prenuptial agreements have many functions, including:

• Protecting your and your spouse’s individual assets and/or business interests
• Protecting you and your spouse from each other’s debts
• Establishing clear financial expectations and a framework for how money will be handled during the marriage
• Establishing alimony and spousal support in the event of divorce or separation
• Protecting an inheritance that you or your spouse may receive during the marriage
• Establishing how property will be divided in the event of death or divorce
• Laying out mediation and arbitration clauses that are designed to keep you out of court in the event that divorce or separation occurs
• And more!

The one thing that prenuptial agreements cannot do is iron out custody agreements or child support payments.

Our Southern Pines Prenuptial Agreement Lawyers Can Help You Make Smart Choices About Your Married Life!

Your prenup should be as specific and tailored to your goals as possible because your relationship and situation aren’t like anyone else’s! It also needs to be tailored to the most recent North Carolina laws so that it won’t be considered null and void if a time comes when it needs to be put in action. Our Southern Pines prenuptial agreement lawyers can help you lay the strongest foundation for your future. We can answer your questions and draft a legally sound document that will give you and your spouse peace of mind! Call today to request a consultation and learn more!