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Long gone are the days when prenuptial agreements were the exclusive
province of the rich and famous. Increasingly, and for a variety
of good reasons, California residents from all different walks
of life are opting to take control of their own fates by entering
into prenuptial agreements. Our clients include not only high
net-worth individuals but those who own businesses, have established
careers and/or own significant assets including real estate or
unique property rights such as patents, copyrights and trade
secrets.
If you are getting married or entering into a registered domestic
partnership in California, one of the single most important legal
and financial decisions you will ever make is whether to enter
into a prenuptial or domestic partnership agreement. The Family
Code provides those contemplating marriage or a domestic partnership
with a fundamental choice to make: Either you and your soon-to-be
spouse can take destiny into your own hands by entering into
a prenuptial agreement that is tailor made to suite your needs,
or you will be subjected to the arbitrary, rigid and harsh rules
imposed by the Family Code. If you don't enter into a prenuptial agreement, the Family
Code will dictate how and when your assets will be divided upon
divorce or death, and how much you may be required to pay in
alimony (spousal support) if you get divorced. A prenuptial agreement
enables its parties to negotiate an agreement that enables them
to “opt out" of the Family Code, for a plan that personally
suits their needs.
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