According to the National Vital Statistics Report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the average divorce rate is 50% of the number of marriages per year. While nobody wants to be negative in their thinking, being prepared in the event of a divorce is important.
Although once not honored by many judges, a prenuptial agreement is not unusual and is most often upheld by the judges. There are many advantages of a prenuptial agreement including ensuring the protection of each individual’s financial holdings, assets, real estate and any other vital components. Some couples will also include information about spousal support in the event of a divorce.
Ensuring that all of your individual assets are protected going into a marriage should be done with the help of an attorney who can take a detached look at the process and make appropriate recommendations. Another advantage to having a New Hampshire attorney prepare your prenuptial agreement is to ensure that they prepare it in an acceptable manner as a binding contract. O’Shaughnessy, Walker & Buchholz, P.A. have 20 years of experience helping individuals with just these situations. While it is important to enter into marriage with an open heart, there is no reason that you can’t be prepared in the event of difficulty.
O’Shaughnessy, Walker & Buchholz, P.A. is ready and able to help residents in all areas of New Hampshire from their Manchester office. They can prepare the prenuptial agreement in a short amount of time after collecting some information about your needs and your goals. Making sure that the prenuptial agreement is signed before the marriage is import to making sure that it is valid. Be prepared when you meet with your attorney by knowing what you want to achieve with the prenuptial agreement.