Seattle Family & Marital Law Attorneys

Lawyers Handling Postnuptial Agreements

A postnuptial agreement is similar to a prenuptial agreement except that it is drafted and signed after the marriage has already taken place.  Often times, over the course of a marriage the couple will earn and build assets, including property, investments, stocks, savings, and retirement accounts.  If these assets increase considerably during the marriage sometimes a couple will choose to draft a postnuptial agreement to protect these assets in the event of a divorce.  It is important to note that just like with a prenuptial agreement, a couple is not planning on divorcing when they sign a postnuptial agreement, they simply want to account for the assets they have accumulated during a marriage just in case a problem ever occurs in the future. 

Seattle Postnuptial Agreement Lawyers

Our postnuptial attorneys have worked with many couples who did not get a prenuptial agreement because they had no considerable assets to speak of before they got married.  After being married for a few years, many factors can contribute to an increase in wealth and assets, whether it’s career advancement, inheritance, or increased stock options.  After a considerable gain in assets, a couple may come to the realization that they should be responsible for their financial situation by drafting and signing a postnuptial agreement that will protect what they have worked so hard to earn during the marriage. 

If you and your spouse are thinking about getting a postnuptial agreement, our family attorneys can help you through the process.  Your Seattle postnuptial agreement lawyer will be very helpful in facilitating the discussion regarding the agreement, as well as in collecting the information and paperwork that will be needed to effectively implement the postnuptial agreement.  It will be very beneficial to have a Seattle postnuptial agreement attorney who is familiar with the process and who can make sure all your hard earned assets will be protected once the agreement is signed. 

Contact a Seattle Postnuptial Agreement Lawyer today!