Pre-marital and post-marital agreements are written contracts between spouses that define financial rights and responsibilities during the marriage and, if the marriage ends, how certain property and debts will be handled. These agreements can address issues such as separate property designations, ownership interests in a business, responsibility for debts, treatment of future earnings, and expectations regarding purchases made during the marriage. When drafted with care, they can reduce uncertainty and limit disputes by setting clear rules in advance.
Housewright Law Group prepares and reviews pre- and post-marital agreements with an emphasis on fairness, and enforceability. Our firm is known for thorough document reviews, precise draftings, and plain-language explanations that support informed decision-making to help our clients. We also ensure that these agreements are binded with respect for both parties and a focus on reducing future litigation risk through well-defined terms.
Our legal advice is especially important when an agreement is presented close to a wedding date, when there is pressure to sign quickly, or when financial disclosures are incomplete.
What we do
- Draft, review, and revise pre-marital and post-marital agreements.
- Identify assets, debts, and financial interests that should be addressed in the agreement.
- Review supporting documentation and assist with organized financial disclosure.
- Prepare clear contract language that defines ownership, management rights, and debt responsibility.
- Review agreements presented by the other party and propose written edits.
- Negotiate agreement terms to reduce ambiguity and future disputes.
- Support signing steps that strengthen enforceability and reflect informed decision-making.