Georgia Prenuptial Agreement Lawyers

You are planning to get married soon; congratulations! Is a prenup right for you and your soon-to-be husband or wife?

Engaged people often inquire at our law firm about the value and potential effects of a prenuptial agreement. Particularly when one or the other of the fiancés has children from a previous marriage, or owns a business, it is certainly advisable to talk over with a lawyer the legal consequences of joining forces financially through marriage.

We Advise Engaged Couples and Individuals

To schedule a consultation with an experienced Georgia attorney regarding premarital agreements, contact Hill/Macdonald, LLC. We are well prepared to advise those who are planning to marry regarding premarital agreements.

Who Should Decide how Assets will be Divided in Case of a Divorce?

Aside from romantic considerations, marriage is a contract. Once you enter into the contract of marriage, if that marriage breaks up, a judge and / or jury will have the authority to determine the terms under which it is dissolved. A stranger who is not involved in your welfare will be able to make decisions regarding division of assets, alimony, and the religious upbringing of your children. A prenuptial agreement can prevent this scenario by documenting terms to your marriage contract that you both agree on.

Prenuptial Agreements are Useful when Religiously Mixed Marriages may Produce Children

While prenuptial agreements cannot prescribe outcomes regarding child custody and support when children are born of a marriage, they are often effective when mixed marriages (Jewish and Christian; Catholic and Protestant) may result in disputes over religion and children. Agreements made in this area of child rearing are clearly articulated beforehand through prenuptial agreements. Indeed, prenuptial agreements can be useful tools for premarital planning. In many instances, prenuptial planning can help to avoid divorce down the road.

Asset Disclosure Requirements in Georgia

Georgia's laws regarding prenuptial agreement enforcement have been updated in recent years. There are now more stringent requirements regarding financial disclosures. In the event of a dispute, courts will look for evidence that a spouse entered into a prenuptial agreement with full knowledge of what he or she was giving up rights to. Were there hidden assets? Were retirement funds fully disclosed?

Marital Property versus Separate Property in Georgia

Learn how Georgia's laws determine whether your property is classified as separate property or marital property. Learn how you may contest a prenuptial agreement that you signed when full disclosure was not made of your husband's or wife's assets. Contact Hill/Macdonald, LLC in Marietta, Georgia, to schedule a consultation with a lawyer regarding a prenup before your coming marriage.