Staten Island Prenuptial Agreement Attorneys
The family law attorneys at The Law Offices of Polizzotto & Polizzotto, LLC on Staten Island are experienced in drafting and litigating prenuptial (before marriage) and postnuptial (after marriage) agreements.
Some people think they don't need a prenuptial agreement unless they have a business or a large amount of assets they want to protect. This is not the case. People entering into a second marriage often draft premarital agreements to protect the financial interests of children from a prior marriage. If you are bringing separate property into a marriage such as a home, savings account, or a family vacation home, a prenuptial agreement can help you avoid a property settlement dispute in the event of a future divorce.
At The Law Offices of Polizzotto & Polizzotto, LLC, our lawyers understand asset protection. We know how to draft prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements that address the property and other issues you are concerned about, such as the appreciation of an asset (whether a piece of property, business, or collectible) you owned prior to the marriage, money you are bringing into the marriage, an existing home, or a pension or retirement plan.
A premarital agreements or prenup can include a number of clauses to address specific issues that can arise in a marriage or divorce, including:
- Fidelity
- Alimony (Setting a specific amount of alimony or waiving alimony)
- Length of marriage and how it will affect the property division and alimony
- Appreciation of separate property during marriage
- Inheritances
- Real estate, including homes and vacations homes
- Businesses
- Appreciation of business assets
Our lawyers can provide counseling about premarital and postnuptial agreements, draft the documents, and help you resolve any disputes that arise over a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement.
For more information about your legal rights and options when it comes to premarital and prenuptial agreements, contact the Staten Island attorneys at The Law Offices of Polizzotto & Polizzotto, LLC today or call 718.227.9711. Initial consultations are free. We are located in Southeast Annadale, about two blocks from the Staten Island Railroad.
With offices in Brooklyn and Staten Island, the attorneys at Polizzotto & Polizzotto, LLC, represent clients throughout New York and New Jersey, including the Five Boroughs of New York City-NYC (Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx), and Garden City, Long Island. Our lawyers also represent residents of Nassau County as well as other counties throughout New York and New Jersey.
