PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS
MARYLAND FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
Use of Premarital Agreements
The world we live in currently is in stark contrast to the one our parents grew up in, and one of the biggest changes in American society has been scene in the institution of marriage. Less people are getting married, those marriages aren’t lasting as long, and the divorce rate has skyrocketed. In this age of divorce, a formerly obscure legal document, the premarital (prenuptial) agreement, has come into almost standard use.
What Is a Premarital Agreement? Is It Different from a Prenup?
Prenuptial agreement, premarital agreement and prenup all mean the same thing. They are used to describe an agreement that takes place between a husband and wife before they are actually married. If you are looking to get married and would like to discuss premarital agreements, please contact our Maryland family law attorney for help!
Why Get a Premarital Agreement?
These agreements are most often designed to set forth what will happen to the couple’s assets in the event of divorce, separation or death. These agreements are fairly common if either or both parties have children from a previous marriage, substantial assets, potential inheritances or high incomes, but have recently been gaining traction with a larger audience.
Prenups are generally made for financial reasons, but you can decide to put almost anything in a prenuptial agreement – do a quick google search of “ridiculous prenups” and you will see what we mean. All this and any other family law matters can all be discussed with a Maryland family law attorney at your convenience.
I’m Not a Millionaire or a Celebrity, Do I Need a Premarital Agreement?
Our Maryland family law attorney gets asked this question all the time! In our opinion, it’s up to our clients to decide whether they want a premarital agreement, but we ask them this simple question to help anyone having trouble deciding:
If your marriage were to end in separation, divorce, or death, would you want the court to decide how the assets will be distributed, or do YOU want to decide how the assets will be distributed?
Call Our Maryland Family Law Attorney For Help Creating a Premarital Agreement
The Burton Firm has been serving families in Maryland for years and has the experience needed to represent you in any family law matter. We can help you and your beloved set up a premarital agreement that leaves both parties feeling safe and secure. Call our Maryland family law attorney today!
CONTACT MARYLAND FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY FOR HELP
The Burton Firm understands how divorce can affect you and your family’s life indefinitely. Having years of experience handling all types of family law cases throughout the state of Maryland, you can trust us to handle your case with care. Give us a call at (301) 420-5540 to speak with a family law lawyer in Maryland.
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