Family law encompasses a wide variety of legal issues such as: child custody, support payments, divorce, domestic partnerships and restraining orders. As a family law attorney you are called upon to act on behalf of your client during what is often one the most troublesome times in their life. The stakes and emotions are extremely high and your rights must be protected.  

That is why my number one objective is to be a zealous advocate for my clients' rights. As a zealous advocate, it is my job to effectively communicate with my clients to develop the important facts, apprise them of the law, and keep them continuously updated about the status of their case. As a zealous advocate, I am ready to fight for my clients' rights until the very end.

The family law court system can be very frustrating. If you or a loved one is involved in the system, you need a zealous advocate to help you fight your way through.    

Kyle Puro, Attorney at Law
Claery & Green, LLP

There are specific circumstances where it's a good idea to have a prenuptial agreement set up between two people. Marriage is a firm agreement between two people but this agreement also includes financial concerns. Following are just a few reasons why a prenuptial agreement, sometimes referred to as a  "prenup" agreement would be important.

Reason #1 :If you had children from a previous marriage and you wanted to ensure they inherit the assets you accumulated before your second marriage. If you were to die without a prenuptial agreement or get divorced, your children might have to share part of this amount with your new spouse.

Reason #2: Another reason for having a prenuptial agreement would be if  you owned  a share of a family business before your current  marriage and you want to keep it in that side of the family. If you died without a prenuptial agreement or got divorced, your new spouse might share in the family business which could dramatically change the family interaction within the business.

If you are considering marriage or know someone who is, it would be worthwhile to have a legal expert draw up a prenuptial agreement if any of the above situations are factors for concern. Contact Claery & Green today at 310-362-2273 to schedule a consultation with a Los Angeles family law attorney at the firm.

If you are planning to get married, there are great benefits to drafting a prenuptial agreement.

Many people assume that prenuptial agreements are only for the wealthy. In reality, any person can benefit from having a prenuptial agreement on file. Filing a prenuptial agreement basically allows the parties to pre-determine how their assets and property will be divided if their marriage comes to an end. However, prenuptial agreements do more than just protect money and assets in the event of a divorce. They are also effective tools for detailing a couple’s wishes regarding how they would like child custody and visitation to be arranged, as well as regarding how and how much alimony will be paid.

At Claery & Green, we know that filing a prenuptial agreement can be a touchy subject to discuss with your fiancé. Let’s face it, the last thing you want to discuss right before getting married is what you would do if you got divorced. While this is completely understandable, trust us when we say that even though this conversation might be uncomfortable, it is an important one have. Without having a prenuptial agreement in place, your marital assets will be subject to equal distribution laws. And because California divides marital property equally, you might lose a great deal of money in the divorce or your spouse may be awarded a treasured piece of property.

Filing a prenuptial agreement is easy. Simply call Claery & Green to arrange a consultation with an experienced Los Angeles family law attorney who can customize your agreement to your particular needs and wishes, and then file the necessary paperwork with the court to ensure your agreement goes into effect.

Contact Claery & Green today for more information about prenuptial agreements!