A post-marriage contract attorney in Maryland can help you decide what to include in a post-marriage contract. A prenuptial agreement is similar to a prenuptial agreement in that both types of contracts are with your spouse and typically deal with issues related to finances, assets, support, and/or property. The main difference is that a prenuptial agreement is made before your legal marriage and a post-marriage contract is concluded after. Unfortunately, discussing financial matters in the event of divorce – especially after marriage – can be the least romantic thing you can do. However, the process of finding common ground for difficult problems can help solidify a marriage. Neither a marriage contract nor a marriage contract can prescribe divorce matters involving children, since the court decides such cases only on the basis of the best interests of the child - only matters of maintenance, division of property and division of debts. Since the postnuptial contract is negotiated after marriage, there can sometimes be a difference in the purpose of a postnup compared to a prenup. Fair – Marriage and marriage contracts should not be unscrupulous. If the family court considers that the marriage or post-marriage contract is extremely one-sided or grossly favours one of the spouses over the other, it is considered unscrupulous and therefore unenforceable. On the other hand, prenups are essential for couples who enter marriage with significant assets of their own or a large estate. In this case, a marriage contract can help protect each spouse`s prenuptial property.

What is a marriage contract and why do I need it? Prepula contracts, often called "prenups", are contracts concluded by couples before marriage. Postnuptial contracts, also known as postnups, are similar, except that they are concluded by couples after marriage. Both agreements are used to protect property brought into the marriage by one or both spouses in the event of the couple`s divorce. A thorough and carefully considered prenuptial agreement reduces the stress and costs associated with a contentious divorce, as many issues are addressed in the agreement. Marriage contracts are very common for couples who have children from previous marriages and want to make sure their inheritance stays as planned. While no one gets married to get a divorce, these things happen, and when they do, it`s better to be sure than to apologize. It is not always easy to raise the issue of concluding a marriage contract with your future spouse. However, having such a discussion and claiming how your assets will be divided in the event of a divorce can actually strengthen your relationship. Maryland divorce attorney Todd K. Mohink has spent decades advising couples on matters of property division and divorce. These many years of experience have given him the opportunity to accompany clients in the preparation of their marriage contracts in order to reduce disputes and promote consensual solutions.

If you need help building a post-marriage contract or prenup before you get married, call the law firm of Todd K. Mohink, PA today. The reasons why people choose to enter into a post-marriage contract with their spouse are different. Common reasons include: Validly executed – In general, the signatures of both parties must be notarized to make a marriage contract valid. Some state laws may impose additional requirements, such as. B the requirement that the signatures of the parties be attested. Like any legal document, a marriage contract is only useful if it is legal. Therefore, creating the document with an involved attorney will ensure that the document is viable in a Maryland court. Without the necessary legal knowledge, your prenuptial agreement may not be valid and may not be enforceable in court in the event of divorce, meaning disaster for your future.

It is important to be sure that the marriage contract is legal and that it has been properly drafted by a lawyer. If you need help with a contract between you and your partner, you should speak to a marriage or post-marriage attorney in Howard County as soon as possible. You can get started by contacting the law firm of Todd K. Mohink, PA online or by calling us at 410-964-0050. A post-marriage contract must first and foremost be understood as an instrument of financial planning. No. Although a marriage or post-marriage contract is intended to determine a way out in the event of divorce or death, some issues cannot be determined in advance. A marriage contract cannot be concluded for the custody of children, especially if they have not yet been born.

It is also impossible for a prenup to agree in advance on the amount a parent will pay for child support. Many people think that drafting a prenuptial or post-marriage contract is like admitting that your marriage will fail. But it`s like saying that buying car insurance means you`re planning an accident. In the end, you can never predict the future. No matter how sure or confident you are that your marriage will be the one that lasts, there is simply no way to know what the future holds. So it`s similar to a prenuptial agreement, but it`s signed after you`re already married. It is imperative to consult a lawyer from the law firm MLO/Mulinazzi before signing a post-marriage contract, as some necessary conditions must be included for the marriage contract to be valid and enforceable. Similarly, we can draft this agreement for you to make sure it`s what you want, what your spouse will accept, and that it`s enforceable when you need it. Couples can enter into agreements on many different issues in a marriage or post-marriage contract, but issues relating to the abolition of family allowances are generally not allowed in any of these contracts. State laws regarding prenuptial agreements vary, but they have several general rules in common. There are certain things that are not legally allowed in a marriage contract, as well as things that should be considered "things not to do" because of general courtesy and respect. These types of arrangements can solve most of the problems that would arise if a couple divorced, such as .

B spousal support and division of property. However, a child`s right to alimony cannot be waived in a post-marriage contract, and there are certain other restrictions, which the contract may also include. It is important to note that the purpose of a marriage contract, before or after, is NOT to dictate behavior during the relationship. In the popular media, these agreements are often satirized to highlight and mock certain demands that one spouse wants to make to another. A post-uptial contract must be created in accordance with Maryland law and you must ensure that it contains all the necessary provisions to protect you in the event of separation, death or divorce. A post-marital contract lawyer will help you negotiate the terms of the contract with your spouse, as you will both need to agree. Your lawyer will also help you draft the agreement, comply with the laws, understand the rights you are getting and give up by signing, and advise you throughout the negotiation and signing process. Written – Verbal marriage and post-marriage contracts are not considered valid. They must be written. Post-uptial contracts are sometimes concluded when a marriage is encumbered, and while the parties want to work on the marriage, each also wants to protect their rights and property in the event of divorce. Sometimes this makes one or both sides more convenient for "taking the risk" of working on marriage, and the post-marriage contract can eliminate some of the fear and risk so that their spouses can focus on hard work to improve the marriage.

If you are considering a post-marriage contract, our Waldorf family law lawyer will be happy to review your assets, debts, and other forms of financial information to create a contract that meets your needs and concerns. We may also review a post-marriage contract that you and your spouse have drafted to ensure that the terms are both fair and legal. Here are some of the most common issues that future or current spouses discuss in marriage and post-marriage contracts: With all sorts of reasons to get a post-marriage contract, it`s a good idea to consult with a family law lawyer about why you want the deal and what you expect from it. Yes. Gay and lesbian couples in Maryland have the same right as anyone else to enter into marriages or marriage contracts. Jacobson Family Law works with many LGBT couples who wish to enter into marriage or remarriage. A follow-up contract can be created at any time after your marriage. However, it is common for people to create these types of contracts when they are doing estate planning, when one of the spouses starts a business, or when one of the spouses leaves or moves their job to support the career of the other spouse.

There is no bad time to sign a post-marriage contract. Voluntary – Both parties to a marriage or post-marriage contract must have signed the contract voluntarily and intentionally. Any indication that one party has forced or threatened the other to sign renders a marriage or post-marriage contract null and void. The main difference between a prenup and a postnup is when the agreement is signed. As the name suggests, a prenuptial agreement is signed before a couple gets married, and a post-marriage contract is signed after a couple is already married. .