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A District of Columbia prenuptial agreement is an agreement of two people planning to get married stating how their property will be divided in case of divorce. A prenup does not automatically nullify all rights to alimony, child support, or spousal maintenance in the case of a divorce—it just sets up terms beforehand so that both parties know what they're getting into before they bind the knot.

Who Should Get a District of Columbia Prenuptial Agreement?

Getting a prenuptial agreement is a good idea if you're getting married in the District of Columbia. A prenup is an agreement that defines how property will be divided in the event of a divorce. It can also include provisions for alimony, child support, and other topics.

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  • Prior Marriage Assets

    If you have been married before, you likely have some assets from your previous marriage. If this is the case, and your new spouse does not have similar assets, consider including a prenuptial agreement in your wedding. This way, any assets you had from your prior marriage will not be divided between both spouses in the event of divorce.

  • Inheritance of children from the previous relationship

    Your children may inherit money or property from their other parent if they die without having written a will or if their estate goes through probate (a process where someone can challenge the validity of choice). A prenup can ensure that these assets will go directly to your children rather than through an elaborate legal battle that could take years and cost thousands of dollars in legal fees.

  • Business Ownership and Assets

    If one spouse owns a business or has significant assets such as stocks or bonds, they should consider having these things outlined in their prenup agreement so they can protect their property if divorce happens.

  • Property Division in A Situation of Divorce or Death

    A prenuptial agreement can help specify how you would like your property to be divided if you were to divorce and control how your spouse's property is distributed if they pass away. If you both have children from previous marriages, it's a good idea to ensure they are treated fairly in any divorce and that their inheritance is protected.

  • Family Business Interests

    A prenuptial agreement can help protect the interests of businesses that spouses jointly own during the marriage. For example, if one spouse owns a business and they wish to stay on as CEO after marriage, a prenuptial agreement can specify whether or not this will be allowed.

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If you're looking for a prenuptial agreement in the District of Columbia, Contracts Counsel is the right choice. We have experienced professionals in all aspects of prenuptial agreements, and we have a reputation for helping clients achieve their goals.

With Contracts Counsel, you can be sure that your prenuptial agreement will be thorough and complete. We'll help you create a document that protects you and your family from financial disaster while also preserving your rights to property and assets.

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Prenuptial Agreement

Massachusetts

Asked on Mar 21, 2023

How does a prenuptial agreement affect taxes?

As a couple planning to get married, my partner and I are concerned about the tax implications of a prenuptial agreement. We are wondering if entering into a prenuptial agreement will have any impact on our tax obligations or if there are any specific tax considerations that we should be aware of. We are seeking advice from a lawyer who can provide us with guidance on this matter.

Briana C.

Answered Apr 25, 2023

A prenuptial agreement does not in itself affect how taxing authorities will treat the spouses. But it can create promises between the spouses toward one another. For example, it may create a promise to file jointly, or specify that they are making no such promise. And it can create a promise by each spouse to pay the other back for any taxes the other pays on his or spouse's behalf. The decision whether to file jointly or separately does have tax implications with taxing authorities.

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Prenuptial Agreement

New York

Asked on Mar 29, 2022

Prenup

Hey i'm getting married next month in NY How much will it cost?

Jane C.

Answered May 10, 2022

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Prenuptial Agreement

Massachusetts

Asked on Apr 21, 2023

How does a prenuptial agreement affect estate planning?

I am getting married soon and I am interested in understanding how a prenuptial agreement would affect my estate planning. I would like to know what steps I should take to ensure that my assets are protected and that my wishes are carried out after I pass away. I am also curious as to how a prenuptial agreement might affect the distribution of my assets to my family members and other beneficiaries.

Briana C.

Answered May 23, 2023

A prenuptial agreement does not create an estate plan. But it can do two things. First, a prenuptial agreement can create a contractual promise on the part of one or both spouses to do something in particular with their estate plan (such as promising to leave the marital home to the surviving spouse, or promising to leave everything they have to the surviving spouse, or promising to set up a trust, etc. etc.). If this contractual promise is broken, the surviving spouse has a contract claim against the estate of the dead spouse. Second, and almost the opposite, in a prenuptial agreement one or both spouses can waive the rights they would otherwise have by statute, thus freeing up the other spouse to do whatever he or she wants with her estate plan. Without a prenuptial agreement, a surviving spouse is entitled by statute to inherit a certain proportion of the estate of the dead spouse (the exact proportion depends on whether or not the dead spouse has a will, and/or has surviving children). The prenuptial agreement can override these statutory rights and provide that the surviving spouse is not entitled to inherit anything from the dead spouse, except for anything the dead spouse may choose to leave the surviving spouse in his or her will.

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Prenuptial Agreement

Massachusetts

Asked on Mar 21, 2023

Is a prenuptial agreement legally binding?

I am planning to get married and I have been advised to consider a prenuptial agreement to protect my assets in the event of a divorce. However, I am unclear on the legal validity and enforceability of a prenuptial agreement and whether it can be challenged or overturned in court. Therefore, I would like to seek the advice of a lawyer to help me understand the legal implications of a prenuptial agreement and ensure that my interests are protected.

Briana C.

Answered Apr 25, 2023

Judges in most cases honor and enforce (signed and notarized) prenuptial agreements between two spouses as long as both parties entered it freely and voluntarily and with full knowledge of one another financial circumstances, and the agreement is not "unconscionable." A prenuptial agreement may not be enforced if (1) either party signed it under duress or coercion or undue pressure (or, say, the night before the wedding), (2) the party seeking to enforce it did not truthfully and completely disclose their financial information, or (3) enforcing the prenup would leave one spouse so destitute that they could not meet their most basic living expenses (i.e., would be forced onto welfare). In short, the prenuptial agreement will be enforced if (1) all the procedural requirements were met at the time it was signed and (2) the terms are not unconscionable, taking into account the circumstances existing at the time of divorce.

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Prenuptial Agreement

California

Asked on Oct 6, 2022

Are prenuptial agreements public record?

My partner and I are considering signing a prenuptial agreement before getting married. I want to keep it confidential and I'm not sure if we have to file this with the state or when we get married and would be publicly available?

Michael M.

Answered Oct 7, 2022

Prenuptial Agreements are private agreements between the parties. They are typically not public, however, if the matter goes to court, they can be made part of the public record.

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