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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements in Bakersfield, CA

Premarital & Marital Agreement Services in Kern County

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements allow couples to define their financial rights and obligations instead of relying on California’s default community property laws. These agreements can safeguard separate property, specify what will be considered community property, allocate debts, limit or waive spousal support, and address estate planning matters. For validity, agreements must meet strict legal requirements, including full financial disclosure, voluntary signing without pressure, and fairness to both parties.

The Gorski Firm prepares prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for clients throughout Bakersfield and Kern County. We assist with negotiating fair terms, drafting agreements that comply with legal standards, and reviewing documents presented by a prospective or current spouse.

Considering a prenuptial agreement? Call (661) 768-1441 or contact us online. Our prenuptial and postnuptial agreements attorney in Bakersfield can help you draft an agreement that protects your interests while creating financial transparency.

When Prenuptial Agreements Make Sense

Prenuptial agreements play a vital role for couples entering marriage with significant assets, business interests, or children from prior relationships. They help business owners safeguard their companies from becoming marital property subject to division. In Kern County, agricultural families often rely on these agreements to keep farming operations and land separate, preserving them for future generations.

Individuals with substantial separate property seek assurance that the assets they bring into marriage will remain theirs. Without a prenuptial agreement, community property contributions to separate assets can create shared interests, complicating divorce calculations. Many parents also use prenuptial agreements to protect children from prior relationships, ensuring their estates pass to their children rather than a surviving spouse.

Our team can draft a prenuptial agreement tailored to your unique needs and negotiate terms with your prospective spouse’s attorney to reach a fair and mutually acceptable arrangement.

Requirements for Enforceable Agreements

California’s Uniform Premarital Agreement Act governs prenuptial agreements. These agreements must be in writing, signed by both parties, and executed before marriage. Full financial disclosure is required unless expressly waived in writing, meaning each party must provide complete information about their assets and liabilities.

While not legally mandated, having independent legal counsel for each party significantly improves enforceability.

Postnuptial agreements are subject to stricter scrutiny. The party seeking enforcement must prove the deal was fair and entered into voluntarily.

Our team prepares thorough financial disclosures and drafts agreements that meet all legal standards for validity. We can also review agreements prepared by the other party’s attorney to identify potential issues.

Issues You Can Address in California Marital Agreements

Marital agreements allow couples to clearly define their financial rights and responsibilities. These agreements can specify which assets remain separate property, even if community funds are later contributed, and identify property that will be treated as community property regardless of its original classification. Couples may also agree in advance on how property will be divided in the event of divorce, rather than relying on California’s default equal division rule.

Debt allocation provisions can protect one spouse from the other’s premarital debts or debts incurred during the marriage without mutual consent. Spousal support waivers or limitations are generally permitted. However, complete waivers may be unenforceable if they would leave a spouse eligible for public assistance. Additionally, estate planning provisions can waive inheritance rights that would otherwise apply under California law.

Our team can help you address complex financial issues, including business interests, real estate portfolios, and estate planning concerns, by drafting agreements that are both comprehensive and easy to understand.

Our prenuptial and postnuptial agreements attorney in Bakersfield can draft comprehensive agreements that address your specific concerns while meeting all legal requirements. Call (661) 768-1441 or contact us online to get started today.

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