Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Maryland and D.C.

Prenuptial Agreements

What is a Prenuptial Agreement?

A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract entered into by two people before they marry. The agreement outlines how assets, debts, and other financial matters will be handled during the marriage and in the event of a divorce. While often associated with protecting the wealthier spouse's assets, prenups can address a variety of issues, including:

  • Property division: Specifying who owns what and how property will be divided if the marriage ends.
  • Debt responsibility: Determining who will be responsible for debts incurred before or during the marriage.
  • Spousal support: Establishing whether alimony will be paid and, if so, how much and for how long.
  • Inheritance rights: Protecting family inheritances or ensuring that children from previous relationships receive certain assets even if those assets become commingled with marital property.
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Why Consider a Prenuptial Agreement?

  • Clarity and Communication: Discussing a prenup encourages couples to have an open and honest conversation about finances, expectations, and future goals. This can strengthen trust and understanding, laying a solid foundation for the marriage.
  • Asset Protection: For individuals with significant assets, businesses, or inheritances, a prenup can protect these from being divided in a divorce. It can also safeguard a spouse from the other's debts.
  • Avoiding Lengthy Litigation: A well-drafted prenuptial agreement can prevent costly and contentious legal battles in the event of a divorce, as it clearly outlines how assets will be divided.
  • Fairness: A prenup can ensure that both parties enter the marriage with a clear understanding of their financial situation and what they would be entitled to in the event of a divorce.
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Postnuptial Agreements

What Is a Postnuptial Agreement?

A postnuptial agreement is prepared after you get married. There are several reasons you may need one after marriage: you did not consider it before the wedding, you did not have enough time before the wedding to find an attorney, you acquired property that you did not have prior to the marriage, you have seen other people go through high-conflict divorces and want to avoid the drama and high conflict.


Whatever the reason, you feel you need a postnuptial agreement or prenuptial agreement, we will work with you to come up with the an enforceable postnuptial agreement tailored to your situation and circumstances. It will provide you with the protection you need.


Consult us to find out how we can protect your property.

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