Georgia Prenuptial Agreements

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For anyone in Georgia entering a marital union with assets, a business, or children, hiring an attorney to create a prenuptial (prenuptual) agreement before getting married (or, for those Georgia couples who are already married, a postnuptial agreement or antenuptial agreement can accomplish many of the same things) should be a serious consideration.

Why Create A Prenuptial Agreement?

There are a number of compelling reasons to consider talking with an attorney about drafting a Georgia prenuptial agreement. First, a GA prenup can help protect any assets you may own at the time you are married. If children are involved, a GA prenuptial agreement may protect your children in the event of a divorce or the death of a parent by ensuring that your children receive all assets that are due to them. Second marriages can also benefit from a Georgia prenuptial agreement if one of the parties is paying child support or alimony from a previous relationship. A GA prenuptial agreement may also protect a married spouse in the event that their husband or wife dies or does not pay the obligation as agreed.

If you own your own business, a Georgia prenuptial agreement can protect both the business owner and their spouse from becoming obligated for business expenses and debts. This prenuptial agreement can help keep the business separate from the marriage, for better or worse. There are many good reasons to sign a prenuptial agreement before the wedding, but it is important to enlist the assistance of a qualified Georgia attorney if you decide to do so. Many prenuptial agreements will not hold up in a court of law due to negligence or ignorance with the process, and a Georgia lawyer can help you avoid these issues.

Make Sure Your Prenup Is Legally Valid

There are many reasons why a perfectly good GA prenup may not hold up in a court of law. First, the prenuptial agreement may not be in writing or it may not be properly signed. If one of the parties that signed the agreement did so under duress or through coercion of some kind, the prenuptial will not be considered valid. Georgia prenuptial agreements can also be thrown out if one or both parties supplied inaccurate or false information at the time the agreement was made. To ensure that your prenup is fair and that it will hold up well in court, talk to an experienced Atlanta attorney before drawing up your agreement. This way, you can walk down the aisle with confidence knowing that your legal affairs are properly covered.

  Getting Started

Generally speaking, the more time that has passed between signing a GA prenuptial (prenuptual) agreement and tying the wedding knot, the more likely it is that your prenuptial agreement will be upheld.  If you are considering a prenuptial agreement in Georgia, we advise you to speak with one of our Atlanta family law attorneys sooner rather than later.  In order to begin the process, either fill out the brief form to your left or give us a call.  For additional contact information and driving directions to our firm please visit our Contact Page.  Thank you and we look forward to working with you.