Carthage, NC Prenuptial Agreement Lawyers

If your wedding day is approaching, creating a prenuptial agreement might be something that has fallen short on your list of to-dos. Though prenups can get a bad rap, they’re actually extremely useful legal tools that are intended to help your marriage, not hurt it. While it’s understandable to be hyper-focused on planning every detail of your big day meticulously, many people fail to realize that marriage itself requires planning too.

If you haven’t taken the time to create a prenuptial agreement, we want to encourage you to do so as soon as possible. Call Triangle Smart Divorce today to request a consultation with one of our Carthage prenuptial agreement lawyers and discover how a prenup can provide you with confidence and peace of mind as you begin this new chapter of life. 

What Is A Prenup and Why Should I Create One?

A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract created and signed prior to getting married. It outlines how you want your assets to be managed and any marital property distributed in the event that you get a divorce, or if one partner passes away.

It’s safe to say that no one gets married with the intention of getting divorced, so many people believe that a prenup signifies doubt about the relationship. It’s important to know that even if you don’t create your own prenup, you’re essentially signing the state’s version of one when you put your signature on your marriage certificate. By signing that, you’re agreeing to follow the laws of North Carolina if your marriage does end in divorce. These laws may not align with what you think is fair, and there isn’t anything that can be done about it after the fact.

When you create your own prenup, you can:

• Protect your individual assets or small business,

• Guard yourself from your spouse’s debts,

• Establish clear financial expectations,

• Establish alimony/spousal support,

• Protect your inheritance,

• And more.

Creating a prenuptial agreement is a great way to get ahead of all the financial discussions and possible issues that could pop up during your marriage, even if you aren’t headed for divorce.

What Can and Cannot Be Included in My Prenup? 

Though every prenup is individualized, just as every couple is, under North Carolina law, there are limits as to what you can and cannot include in your agreement.

What can go in:

• Ownership of assets
• Responsibility for debts
• Alimony or spousal support agreements or waivers
• Property distribution upon death or divorce
• Protections for any businesses owned
• Mediation and arbitration clauses to keep you out of court in the event of a separation

What cannot go in:

• Child custody arrangements
• Child support details
• Daily spousal duties

How Our Carthage Prenuptial Agreement Lawyers Can Help You

We understand that the stigma that surrounds creating a prenuptial agreement can deter you from pursuing one, but having this legal tool in your pocket can actually protect the best interests of you and your partner. It also allows you to address the tough conversations before you begin your marriage, which can eliminate unexpected conflict later on.

It’s also important not to pursue online templates for this legal service but to work with a professional. We can make the difference between a mutually beneficial legal agreement that saves you from headache in the future and an agreement riddled with mistakes that leads to unnecessary complications. If you’re taking time to create a prenup in the midst of the other hundreds of things you have to do for your upcoming nuptials, it should be done right. We can help make that happen.

Call Triangle Smart Divorce today to request a consultation and begin the process. We will take the time to listen to your goals and explain your available options. Start your marriage off on the right foot by ensuring that your financial future is secure and your interests are protected.

You can also review two of our blogs “Understanding Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: A Comprehensive Guide,” and “3 Reasons You Should Have A Premarital Agreement,” for more information.