Marital Agreements

San Jose Marital Agreement Attorney

The term “marital agreements” is a blanket term referring to legal agreements made by a couple before they marry (pre-nuptial) or during the course of their marriage (post-nuptial). The purpose of marital agreements is to clearly spell out what will happen to the couple’s property in the event of a divorce, or if one of the spouses dies without leaving a valid will.

Advantages of a Marital Agreement

Many people do not like to think about prenuptial agreements, especially if they are marrying for the first time. This is because signing a prenuptial agreement means acknowledging the possibility of death or divorce later down the road. To some people it seems almost untrusting, but clearly writing out and signing a marital agreement actually has many advantages, including:

• A chance to control what will happen to one’s belongings after death. Some federal laws can override an informal agreement between spouses; there needs to be an official legal agreement between them.
• Couples marrying for the first time do not always consider all of the costs inherent in getting married. Writing a prenuptial agreement can give them a chance to talk openly about their assets and the economics of their marriage.
• In the event that a couple divorces, a marital agreement can greatly reduce their stress as they struggle with California’s complex marriage laws. Additionally, if a couple gets a marital agreement but never divorces, they have not lost anything.

How a Committed San Jose Family Lawyer Can Help

The California laws regarding marital agreements are far more complex than many people realize. Sometimes couples work hard at writing their own agreements, only to discover too late that some error has rendered their agreement entirely invalid. Don’t let this happen to you.

Contact a San Jose Family Lawyer

To speak with an experienced San Jose marital agreement attorney, contact the offices of Daniel Jensen today at (408) 296-4100.