Prenuptial Agreement Attorney

Do You Need a Prenuptial Agreement with Foreign Person?

Prenuptial agreements are an agreement entered into by the man and woman before they get married to deal with certain matters in the event of divorce or breakup. In some cases they provide for certain property to remain separate property during marriage to shield it in the event of a spouse's bankruptcy. These agreements are accepted and recognized within the United States. However efforts to enforce such agreements in other countries can be less certain. In other countries acceptance is not uniform and require consultation with an attorney familiar with the laws of other nations. If you are contemplating a prenuptial agreement with a foreign person, you are urged to contact a child custody attorney familiar with foreign laws.

Requirements of a Prenuptial Agreement

A prenuptial agreement must be in writing, signed voluntarily, involve full disclosure of assets by both parties at the time of execution, not be unconscionable and be executed before a notary like a deed. Some states such as California require both parties to have the advice of a lawyer before signing. When you are marrying a foreigner, it is possible such agreements may not be enforced in his or her home country. Therefore it is for the attorney to craft a document which will serve the same purpose in the other country. For instance in France, Italy and Germany, they use what is called a matrimonial regime which allows the parties to segregate certain property as separate property.

Experienced Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer

At the Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin, we have skilled and dedicated prenuptial agreement lawyers to help you. We are an international firm familiar with the requirements and enforceability of prenuptial agreements in countries throughout the world. We are proficient at drafting agreements tailored to the requirements of specific countries where your new spouse may live or come from. Our purpose is to offer friendly and professional service so that you may enter into your marriage with certainty as to your assets and property rights.

Contact a prenuptial agreement attorney to discuss your prenuptial agreement needs.