You’re getting married! You are ecstatic! You are madly in love and there is no way that your marriage can fail. Right? The sad reality is that about half of all marriages end in divorce. Before you wed, you have the opportunity to protect assets and your financial future in the event of a divorce by preparing a pre-nuptial agreement.
There are many reasons you should consider a pre-nuptial agreement before getting married:
Pre-nuptial agreements allow you and your fiancé to address these issues before you wed so as to avoid conflict later in the marriage or during a divorce.
The words “pre-nuptial agreement” are hardly romantic. But a good pre-nup is far better than a bad divorce. Here are some considerations to determine if a pre-nuptial agreement is right for you:
Pre-nuptial agreements are no longer exclusively for the rich and famous. A pre-nuptial agreement can benefit anyone contemplating marriage who has assets that require protection. If you are planning on getting married, call us to see how a pre-nuptial contract could benefit you.
Daniel helped me with my prenuptial agreement. He was very patient, knowledgeable, and was always there to answer all my questions. I could not ask for a better attorney, I highly recommend him.
– Daniela N.
A prenuptial agreement can address how property is acquired during the marriage (whether is it separate or martial ) and each party’s rights to the various types of property when the marriage ends, either in death or divorce. It can also address other economic issues like the payment of maintenance. A pre-nuptial agreement cannot address child custody issues.
Yes. Provided the agreement is properly signed and acknowledged and is not unconscionable, or procured by fraud, undue influence or fraud, it may be enforceable.
“Daniel is a highly skilled professional whose experience and emotional support were key enable me navigate and successfully go through what can be a challenging and stressful process at times. I am very grateful for his prompt responsiveness always, his commitment to protecting my interests and efficiency at getting my divorce finalized. I definitely recommend.”
Thomas Sczyrba
Daniel Clement graduated from Brooklyn Law School and the State University of New York at Albany. With over 35 years of experience, he has been a member of the New York City Bar Association and the Matrimonial Committee. In addition, he has worked as an Arbitrator in the Small Claims Court of the City of New York.
Known for his straightforward yet savvy approach to law, he specializes in multiple areas of family law including divorce, how to protect assets in a divorce, child custody, prenuptial agreements, property division, maintenance/alimony, and high net worth divorce. Clients hire Daniel for the personal attention, hard work, street smarts, and excellent value he brings to each case.
An accomplished attorney, Daniel also lectures and writes for various publications, including a blog entitled the “New York Divorce Report” and has co-authored the book, “Onward and Upward: Guide to Getting Through New York Divorce and Family Law.”