Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer: Why A Prenuptial Agreement Is A Good Idea

As a prenuptial agreement lawyer with Family Law Practice at Levy Craig, I know that it may not seem very romantic to think about signing a premarital agreement, but there are several reasons why a premarital or prenuptial agreement is a good idea for couples who are getting married. And even though this process might seem awkward at first, deciding the terms of a prenuptial agreement actually increases your ability to communicate your desires and needs prior to getting married. 

 

A prenuptial agreement opens the door for couples to discuss important financial issues and their personal expectations of how financial responsibilities are shared before the wedding. Having these discussions early on and often in a couple’s engagement helps to set realistic expectations of each person’s financial values. By being open and honest about the state of your finances such as income, assets and the extent of debt acquired, each person is not blindsided by important financial decisions after making the marriage legal.

 

As a prenuptial agreement lawyer, it is important to the start of a healthy relationship and marriage that financial trust be established early on. But it is important and recommended for each person to hire legal counsel to explain what each person’s rights are, with or without a prenuptial or premarital agreement.

Having an experienced prenuptial agreement lawyer assist you with creating and negotiating the prenuptial terms is also helpful because there might be some issues you didn’t think about. For example, you might ask yourself if the agreement should last forever until death? Or, should it become null and void after you have been married for a specific length of time?

 

I know the subject of prenuptial agreements can seem uncomfortable. However, truthfully, it is through a prenuptial agreement lawyer that you can establish a deeper sense of financial trust and honesty with your partner before marriage, leaving you both at peace should any unforeseen circumstances end the marriage.

If you are in the Kansas City Metro area and feel the need to speak with a prenuptial agreement lawyer, contact the lawyers with Family Law Practice at Levy Craig to schedule a consultation, or call us at (816) 454-7474 with any questions you have regarding a prenuptial agreement.