How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Postnuptial Agreement in Ohio (September 2024)

In 2024, a personal client in Ohio sought assistance with drafting a postnuptial agreement. The client needed a legal document that would ensure, in the event of a divorce, there would be no financial obligation to their spouse, and that the spouse would not have any claim to the proceeds from the sale of the client’s home or any retirement investments. This request stemmed from the client’s desire to protect their assets acquired prior to marriage, emphasizing the need for a clear legal framework to safeguard their financial future. As a result, the client received five proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $700 to $1,200, all submitted to meet the client's deadline of over a week.