Pre Nuptial Agreements
Pre Nup Process
We begin with an in-depth consultation, to understand what's important to you and what should be protected under your Pre Nuptial Agreement, so that we can gather all of the important issues and details. Then we prepare a first draft of the agreement for you to review. After you are comfortable with everything, we send the agreement to your fiancé's attorney and negotiate any changes they request. After both sides have agreed to all the terms, the final agreement is signed.
Can a Pre Nup help me Protect my Home and Investments?
Yes. A well-drafted Pre Nuptial Agreement (or "Pre Nup") can make it easier for you to keep the assets you have acquired or inherited prior to marriage.
Does Everyone Need a Pre Nup Agreement?
No, but they are important if you want to protect assets for children from your first marriage, or if you've already acquired substantial financial assets and want to avoid having them split up as part of divorce settlement.
What's the Correct Name for a Pre Nup Agreement?
They go by several different names. They may be referred to as Prenuptial Agreements (“Pre Nups” for short), Antenuptial Agreements or Pre-Marital Agreements. All of these terms refer to the same type of legal contract.
Do I need a new Will, as well as a Pre Nup?
Yes. Marriage is one of those major life events that triggers the need for a new Will. This is especially true if you already have substantial financial assets, and you are entering into a second marriage. A Prenup Agreement is not a substitute for a Will.
What if my fiancé's attorney is writing the Prenup Agreement – do I still need my own lawyer?
Yes. Having your own attorney is critical. Your fiancé’s attorney represents your fiancé – not you. Your own attorney can suggest changes to protect your legal rights. And this is very important to making the agreement fair and legally enforceable.
Just give us a call at (770) 992-4325 or email us, if you are planning to get married, and have questions about getting a Pre Nup prepared.
We begin with an in-depth consultation, to understand what's important to you and what should be protected under your Pre Nuptial Agreement, so that we can gather all of the important issues and details. Then we prepare a first draft of the agreement for you to review. After you are comfortable with everything, we send the agreement to your fiancé's attorney and negotiate any changes they request. After both sides have agreed to all the terms, the final agreement is signed.
Can a Pre Nup help me Protect my Home and Investments?
Yes. A well-drafted Pre Nuptial Agreement (or "Pre Nup") can make it easier for you to keep the assets you have acquired or inherited prior to marriage.
Does Everyone Need a Pre Nup Agreement?
No, but they are important if you want to protect assets for children from your first marriage, or if you've already acquired substantial financial assets and want to avoid having them split up as part of divorce settlement.
What's the Correct Name for a Pre Nup Agreement?
They go by several different names. They may be referred to as Prenuptial Agreements (“Pre Nups” for short), Antenuptial Agreements or Pre-Marital Agreements. All of these terms refer to the same type of legal contract.
Do I need a new Will, as well as a Pre Nup?
Yes. Marriage is one of those major life events that triggers the need for a new Will. This is especially true if you already have substantial financial assets, and you are entering into a second marriage. A Prenup Agreement is not a substitute for a Will.
What if my fiancé's attorney is writing the Prenup Agreement – do I still need my own lawyer?
Yes. Having your own attorney is critical. Your fiancé’s attorney represents your fiancé – not you. Your own attorney can suggest changes to protect your legal rights. And this is very important to making the agreement fair and legally enforceable.
Just give us a call at (770) 992-4325 or email us, if you are planning to get married, and have questions about getting a Pre Nup prepared.
How Our Pre Nup Fees Work
The total legal fees for a Pre Nup agreement can vary considerably, depending on the complexity of the agreement, and the ease or difficulty of negotiating the final terms with the attorney representing your fiancé. For this reason, we generally bill Pre Nup cases on an hourly basis, so that your total fees depend on how much work is required on your case.
We require a retainer to begin work on a Pre Nup Agreement. We use the retainer funds to pay legal fees (which are billed hourly) and costs as they are incurred. Retainers can be paid by check or credit card, and the initial retainer amount is approximately $4,500 in most cases. It is important to understand that the initial retainer amount is not a flat fee, and is not the total cost for your case. The total cost depends on how many hours of work are required to finalize your Pre Nup Agreement.
At your initial consultation, we will explain the billing process for your Pre Nup, the retainer amount, and answer any questions you have about legal fees, court costs and billing.
We accept major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover), and Apple Pay, as well as checks.
We require a retainer to begin work on a Pre Nup Agreement. We use the retainer funds to pay legal fees (which are billed hourly) and costs as they are incurred. Retainers can be paid by check or credit card, and the initial retainer amount is approximately $4,500 in most cases. It is important to understand that the initial retainer amount is not a flat fee, and is not the total cost for your case. The total cost depends on how many hours of work are required to finalize your Pre Nup Agreement.
At your initial consultation, we will explain the billing process for your Pre Nup, the retainer amount, and answer any questions you have about legal fees, court costs and billing.
We accept major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover), and Apple Pay, as well as checks.
