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Marion County Indianapolis Prenuptial Agreements attorneys
A prenuptial agreement or a prenup is a contract entered into prior to marriage or a civil union where the couple states how they will divide assets, property, income, and financial expenses in the event of divorce or death. The contract determines the level of alimony or spousal support owed post divorce. The agreement is a form of protection for the couple as individuals, for example, if one spouse owns a piece of property prior to marriage, it can be protected through a prenup. On the other hand, if one party enters the marriage with a large amount of financial debt, the premarital contract can protect the other from acquiring their debt.
In some states, each person is entitled to their own property that was kept separately through out the length of the marriage; however, any increase in value accrued during the length of the marriage will be divided between both spouses. Income gained during the period of marriage is considered "marital property." Increase in retirement funds, 401K, gains in property value are considered marital property and without a prenuptial contract, state law will determine the division of such assets.
Statistically, 33% of all first marriages and 50% of second and third marriages conclude in divorce. Through a prenuptial agreement, a couple can write their own detailed rules and definitions of "marital" and "separate" property, and protect and control distribution of their own assets should their marriage take that route.
It is imperative to seek legal advice during the constructing, signing and finalization of the premarital agreement. Speaking with the proper family law attorney will help the couple understand their rights and protect their best interest.
Contact our Indianapolis prenuptial agreement attorneys for legal assistance designing a prenuptial agreement contract.
Invalid Premarital Agreements
A prenuptial agreement may not be valid in instances where the agreement has not been properly signed, one was coerced into signing, one did not read it, or there was illegal, false or incomplete information included on the contract. Oral agreements are never considered valid by the court. If you are involved in a prenuptial agreement that you believe is invalid, unfair, expired, or illegal, our Indiana premarital agreements litigation attorney can provide assistance to your specific case.
Indiana State Law for Prenuptial Agreement
In the state of Indiana, a prenuptial agreement can be used to protect the following:
• Joint or separate property
• Checking and savings accounts
• Brokerage and financial accounts
• Stocks and bonds
• Inheritance, trusts
• Life insurance
• Personal property
• Real estate
• Business ownership/LLC
• Vehicles
• Personal liabilities
• Other assets
If you are facing divorce and have a prenuptial agreement, you need a skilled prenuptial agreements lawyer to protect your individual rights, property and assets. Indiana prenuptial agreement attorney, Tony Zirkle has experience representing clients in all aspects of premarital agreements.
Contact our Indianapolis prenuptial agreement attorneys for legal assistance designing a prenuptial agreement contract.
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