Laws Surrounding Prenuptial Agreements

Are you considering a prenuptial agreement? If so, you need to learn about your state's laws regarding prenups in order to protect the legal validity of the document.

For example, the state of California requires that both parties sign the document at least seven days after it has been shown to a judge. This allows both parties to obtain legal representation and discuss the details included within the document. If one party is not happy with the prenuptial agreement, he/she can speak with an attorney about the option to change or alter the document.

When you are presenting a prenup to your future spouse, you should be cautious about the circumstances in which it is presented and it is best to present the document well before your wedding day, which will allow your partner to fully review the terms presented within and to ask questions.

As with any type of contract, a prenuptial agreement is legally binding. For this reason, you'll want to contact a Los Angeles prenuptial agreement lawyer from our law office who can listen to your needs and help you create a valid contract.