Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements | Long Island Matrimonial Attorney
Careful planning can provide clarity, security, and peace of mind, both before and during a marriage. At Vitale Legal Solutions, we guide clients through the preparation, negotiation, and review of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements with a focus on protecting their interests while ensuring enforceability under New York law.
At Vitale Legal Solutions, we are constantly monitoring developments in the law, including evolving case law and recent judicial decisions, to ensure that every agreement we draft complies with current New York State law. Our experience representing clients on both sides of these agreements provides valuable insight into potential areas of dispute, allowing us to proactively address concerns and create strong, durable agreements tailored to each client’s unique situation.
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A prenuptial agreement is entered into prior to marriage and allows parties to define their respective rights and obligations in the event of divorce or death. These agreements may address issues such as asset division, business interests, real property, and spousal support. At VLS, we work closely with clients to craft clear, comprehensive agreements that reflect their goals while minimizing the risk of future disputes or challenges to validity.
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Postnuptial agreements are executed after a couple is already married and can serve a variety of purposes, including addressing changes in financial circumstances, resolving ongoing marital issues, or formalizing understandings between spouses. Given the heightened scrutiny these agreements often face, careful drafting and full financial disclosure are critical. We ensure that agreements are thoughtfully structured to withstand legal challenge while advancing our clients’ objectives.
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Postnuptial agreements are executed after a couple is already married and can serve a variety of purposes, including addressing changes in financial circumstances, resolving ongoing marital issues, or formalizing understandings between spouses. Given the heightened scrutiny these agreements often face, careful drafting and full financial disclosure are critical. We ensure that agreements are thoughtfully structured to withstand legal challenge while advancing our clients’ objectives.
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It is important to note that child support cannot be predetermined or conclusively agreed upon in a prenuptial agreement. Under New York law, child support is calculated and determined at the time a formal application is made, based on the circumstances then existing.
Similarly, child support cannot be fixed or waived in a postnuptial agreement. Any determination of child support must be made at the time of an application, in accordance with the law and the facts as they exist at that time.