Las Vegas Marital Agreement Lawyers

Marital agreements are contracts that outline how marital assets and debt will be divided if the marriage ends. Most couples choose to enter into a prenuptial agreement (or prenup) before getting married, but you can also create a postnuptial agreement (or postnup) after you are married.

At Law Practice, Ltd., our marital agreement attorneys in Las Vegas guide clients through the process of creating prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. We can make sure your agreement protects your rights and interests.

Please call (702) 899-2875 to speak with a prenup/postnup lawyer in Las Vegas.

Who Should Get a Prenup or Postnup?

Although marital agreements are often associated with wealthy couples, people from all walks of life can benefit from this type of contract. A well-crafted agreement can be an effective tool to protect both spouses’ financial interests.

Both a prenup and postnup can protect:

• Wealth acquired before the marriage
• The inheritance rights of children from previous relationships
• Family heirlooms and treasured possessions
• Business interests
• Each spouse’s fair share of marital assets
• Spouses from lengthy disputes in the event of a divorce

The Uniform Premarital Agreement Act sets forth all the requirements for a premarital agreement to be enforceable. The law applies to both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Our marital agreements lawyer in Nevada can ensure that your agreement meets all legal requirements and protects your interests.

What Else Can a Prenup Cover?

In addition to determining how assets and debts will be distributed in a divorce, a prenuptial/premarital agreement can include information about alimony. 

However, a prenuptial agreement cannot contain any provisions in which one spouse signs away any parental rights or responsibilities. Provisions that require either spouse to do anything illegal cannot be included either.

Read more about the benefits of getting a prenuptial agreement on our blog.

Is It Possible to Get a Prenup If You're Already Married?

No, you cannot get a prenup after marriage. But you can get a postnup!

A postnuptial agreement is a contract after a couple has entered into marriage. It outlines the ownership and division of financial assets and debts in the event of a divorce. It, however, cannot limit one spouse’s duty of support to the other where they continue to live together as a married couple.

If you are ready to discuss a marital agreement, contact a Las Vegas prenup/postnup attorney online.