Knowledgeable Family Law Attorney in Northeast Ohio
Comprehensive, Compassionate Advice About Prenuptial Agreements
If you are planning on getting married and are bringing substantial financial assets into the marriage, you may want to consider using a prenuptial agreement to protect your wealth, in the event the marriage ends in divorce or separation.
You may have similar concerns if you are about to enter a second marriage, or if you have, or are accumulating, significant interests in a pension or retirement plan. A prenuptial agreement may be the best way to ensure that the children of an earlier marriage share in your estate according to your wishes and that you don't lose retirement funds.
At the Law Offices of Andrew J. Simon in Independence, I have over 21 years of experience representing men and women in all types of family law matters, including prenuptial agreements. I am sensitive to the emotional concerns that can accompany a request for a prenuptial agreement. I have helped many clients see that this type of arrangement can remove concerns that may present challenges later on in a marriage. Contact my offices to set up a confidential consultation.
Determining Whether You Need a Prenuptial Contract
A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two parties who plan to marry. Because of the way that a prenuptial agreement is formulated, however, courts are careful to uphold them only when it is clear that both parties entered into the agreement without manipulation, coercion or undue influence.
If you contact me regarding a prenuptial agreement, I will start by determining whether you even need one. While a prenuptial contract can simplify what happens to your assets upon death or divorce, many people can accomplish the same objectives without a premarital agreement, simply by getting sound legal advice prior to the marriage about asset management and protection. Let my experience in this area work for you.
If we determine that a prenuptial agreement is in your best interest, I will work closely with you and ensure that the agreement is properly crafted, both to meet your financial objectives and be recognized by the court as valid. I will make sure that there is appropriate care and disclosure in drafting the agreement, so it has the best chance of being enforced as valid should the need ever arise.
To schedule a confidential consultation to discuss whether a prenuptial agreement is right for your situation, contact my offices or call me at (216) 525-8890. My offices are open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening hours are available by appointment. I accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Law Offices of Andrew J. Simon
6000 Freedom Square Drive
Freedom Square 2, Suite 380
Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 525-8890
Fax: (216) 642-5814