New Jersey Prenuptial Agreements
So the decision has been made. You two are going to get married. Maybe it's your first marriage. Maybe one or both of you have been married before. Whatever the case, you are both looking forward to spending the rest of your lives together.
At Begelman, Orlow & Melletz, we give you our best wishes and congratulations. But we're also a law firm. There are some important legal concerns that you should be aware of. The fact is, many marriages don't end up with the happy ending you are envisioning right now. Too many end in divorce, leaving both parties fighting bitterly over marital property and personal assets.
"I have seen the positive things that a premarital agreement can do for both parties when their marriage unexpectedly ends. After nearly 45 years as a New Jersey family law attorney, I have experience drafting nearly every kind of pre-and post-marital agreement for nearly every set of financial circumstances." Paul Melletz
If you are considering getting married, contact family law paralegal Nancy Melletz to schedule a consultation with Paul Melletz, the head of our family law group. We will clearly explain the benefits that a prenuptial agreement provides.
Here are some basic things we will discuss about your prenuptial agreement:
- Why it's important to sign one as early as possible
- Why you shouldn't sign one under duress
- Why the agreement must be considered fair to both parties
- Why both parties need their own legal counsel, or waive their right
- Why a co-habitation agreement is important if you are living together now
Contact Nancy Melletz to schedule a consultation to discuss your pending marriage today. From our offices in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, our lawyers serve the family law needs of residents of Cumberland County and communities throughout South Jersey.
