Zebulon, NC Prenuptial Agreement Lawyers

Getting married is one of the most exciting times of your life, and the busiest, for good reason – weddings are fun, and love is special! However, what many engaged couples come to find is that they wished that they had spent more time and energy on planning for a good marriage, rather than just a good party; the wedding is only a day, or maybe a weekend, but the marriage will impact the rest of your life! Part of planning for your marriage should involve exploring if a prenuptial agreement is right for you.

Now, hear us out – we know that prenuptial agreements may seem unromantic, unnecessary, and inconvenient, but having a prenup does NOT mean that you think the marriage is going to fail or that you don’t trust your partner! A prenup is a legal tool that can actually help you and your soon-to-be-spouse set clear expectations around finances and have productive conversations about money (which is one of the leading causes of conflict in marriage and of divorce).

Our Zebulon prenuptial agreement lawyers can talk with you about whether or not a prenup is right for your situation and about the legal aspects of your marriage so you and your partner can say “I do” with peace of mind. Call Triangle Smart Divorce today to request a consultation.

Does Every Couple Need a Prenup?

Yes, and here’s why: in North Carolina, there are default laws regarding marriage, divorce, and death. If you don’t take the time to create a prenup yourself (by working with an attorney to ensure it’s legally sound and that it takes all of your unique needs into account), you are essentially signing a prenup anyway when you sign your marriage certificate – it’s just the State of North Carolina’s version!

Depending on how your marriage unfolds, you may not like North Carolina’s default laws, but by then it will be too late to change anything (and if your marriage does end in divorce, this can negatively affect your experience and the outcome). Having a prenuptial agreement before you get married keeps you in control!

Even couples who do not consider themselves particularly wealthy can benefit greatly from having a prenup. These important legal documents aren’t only for the “rich”; whatever you have in terms of assets is worth protecting!

Are Prenups Only for Divorce?

No! Prenuptial agreements have many different purposes. While one of their main purposes is to pave the way for a smoother divorce process should the marriage end that way, they can also:

• Address how property and assets will be distributed upon the death of one spouse, and
• Establish a financial framework for the marriage (for example, how one spouse’s debt will be addressed).

Again, prenups help establish expectations and protections that can strengthen the marriage while it exists!

Can Alimony Go in a Prenup? What About Child Support?

Yes to the first, no to the second!

North Carolina laws do not allow any matters pertaining to children to be included in a prenuptial agreement. This includes child custody arrangements, child support details, and more. Daily spousal duties also cannot be included in a prenuptial agreement.

However, even though no two relationships are the same and no two prenups should be the same, all of the following can (and should!) be included in your prenup, if applicable:

• Ownership of assets (including family heirlooms)
• Responsibility for debts
• Alimony or spousal support agreements or waivers
• Property distribution in the event of death or divorce
• Protections for any business interests
• Mediation and arbitration clauses (designed to prevent a costly court battle in the event of divorce or separation)

Our Zebulon prenuptial agreement lawyers can create a prenup for you that accomplishes your goals for your marriage and your life.

Don’t DIY Your Prenup! Call Our Zebulon Prenuptial Agreement Lawyers Today!

If a prenuptial agreement doesn’t follow all of the instructions in the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, any North Carolina court may consider it null and void when it comes time to be enforced. That’s why it is so important to work with local lawyers (like our Zebulon prenuptial agreement lawyers) to ensure that your prenup is legally sound! Trying to create one on your own using generic, potentially outdated, or incorrect information you get online may leave your assets vulnerable in the future.

We know that a prenup may not be as high on your priority list as some of the other wedding details, but signing one now can prevent a lot of heartache down the road. None of us know what tomorrow holds, but you have the chance to lay a strong foundation for your marriage and future today! Our knowledgeable and compassionate Zebulon prenuptial agreement lawyers will take the time to get to know you and your situation, answer all of your questions, and set you up for success. Call today to request a consultation and learn more!