Irvine Prenuptial Lawyer

Financial Agreements that Affect Family Relationships

Serving Clients in Orange County - Riverside County - Los Angeles County

In these challenging economic times, people are paying more attention to financial agreements that affect family relationships. They are making decisions to protect their financial interests now and into the future so that they can retain control over the division of assets and debts and the assignment of support orders in the event a marriage dissolves.

At the Law Offices of Melanie L. Oldham, in Irvine, California, we can help. We draft and review pre-marital and post-marital agreements that protect the interests of couples throughout Orange, Riverside and Los Angeles counties.

Pre-Marital Agreements

Melanie Oldham drafts and reviews pre-marital agreements for individuals planning on entering into a marriage. A pre-marital agreement is a smart decision for many couples, particularly those who have acquired significant assets, have a large disparity in incomes, have children from previous relationships, or are entering into a second marriage.

Pre-marital agreements can protect your interest in the assets you bring with you to the marriage, as well as protect the interests of children from your first marriage. Pre-marital agreements may also be able to protect your future spouse from taking on large amounts of debt. They allow you to decide in advance how things will be divided in the event of a divorce or the death of a spouse.

Post-Marital Agreements

Many people are unaware that a married couple has the right to determine how assets are treated after the marriage. With the help of an experienced family law attorney, they can use post-marital agreements to make sure that their assets and income are divided according to their preferences.

Post-marital agreements use principles of contact law to allow couples to make decisions about their property. Without a post-marital agreement, these couples would be subject to California's community property laws. Drafted properly, couples can use these agreements to gain greater control over their assets — and their futures.

Contact the Law Offices of Melanie L. Oldham

Contact us by calling 949-622-5522 for a consultation with a lawyer. Off-site, evening and weekend appointments are available for our clients' convenience. We accept all major credit cards.