Prenuptial Agreement Attorneys In Los Angeles
The time to protect your wealth is before the wedding. If you are considering entering into a marriage or domestic partnership, protecting your personal assets is the responsible thing to do for your children and the heirs to your estate. Prenuptial agreements are a staple of our practice. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand the consequences of community property law in California.
Prenuptial agreements can protect the characterization of an estate if a party wishes to retain the separate characterization of assets. Consequently, premarital agreements (and even postnuptial agreements) must be clearly worded to protect the assets of the parties. Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers is ready to help you protect your personal assets. We understand the language that judges expect to find in prenuptial agreements, and we know how to avoid the pitfalls that often lead to costly litigation in the event of a divorce. We know what you can and can’t do with prenuptial agreements.
Protect yourself. Work with one of the top prenuptial agreement lawyers in Los Angeles. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
What Does A Prenuptial Agreement Do For You?
A prenuptial agreement, often referred to as a prenup, is a legal document that helps couples clarify their financial rights and responsibilities before marriage. While it may seem unromantic, a well-crafted prenup can strengthen your relationship by initiating honest conversations about money and future expectations.
Some of the specifics of a prenup:
- Protect separate property: Helps ensure assets owned before marriage remain yours
- Define marital property: Clarifies what will be considered shared assets during the marriage
- Allocate debts: Shields you from a partner’s existing or future debts
- Outline spousal support: Sets expectations for alimony if the marriage ends
- Support estate planning: Helps protect inheritances and family assets
- Avoid lengthy court battles: Simplifies divorce by reducing uncertainty and legal disputes
- Support business interests: Keeps your business or professional practice separate from your personal life
A prenup encourages open conversations and thoughtful planning. However, to help ensure the agreement is fair, enforceable and truly reflects your needs, working with an experienced family law attorney is crucial. At Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers, we will protect your rights and secure your future with a legally sound document.
Judges Often Consider The Time In Which A Prenuptial Agreement Was Executed
A poorly crafted prenup signed a few weeks before the wedding is likely to be looked at with suspicion. Prenuptial agreements take time to complete. Six months or more is not unusual.
Under California law, there is a critical timing requirement known as the “7-day rule.” Part of Family Code § 1615(c)(2), this rule states that a person must be given at least seven days to review the final version of a prenuptial agreement before signing it, especially if an attorney does not represent them. However, this rule applies even if both parties voluntarily waive the right to legal counsel. The countdown begins once the final draft, not a preliminary version, is presented.
This waiting period allows both parties enough time to understand the terms fully and seek legal guidance if necessary. If the agreement is signed without honoring this seven-day window, it may be challenged in court and potentially ruled unenforceable. Our firm ensures all agreements we prepare comply with this rule, thereby helping to protect both parties and preserving the enforceability of the contract should it ever be reviewed by a judge.
Our attorneys are experienced, discreet and responsive to your personal needs and take the extra measures to ensure that you are kept fully informed about your decisions. We have been advising and representing clients of high net worth for more than 30 years. We also understand the sensitive nature of negotiating a Los Angeles prenuptial agreement and the effect it can have on both parties. We don’t believe these processes should be contentious, and we work to make it as stress-free as possible. We work with many of the most successful entertainers, executives and professionals in California.
Learn How MOLM Can Protect Your Interests
Our team at Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers has been providing effective representation in complex prenuptial cases since 1995. Contact us for a consultation: 310-750-9510. Our office is conveniently located in LA’s Century City.