Introducing
Post-Nuptial Agreements by Dr Edgar Paltzer
The main reason couples choose to enter into a post-nuptial agreement is to help protect personal assets in the event of a divorce or death.
These types of agreement express the wishes of both parties for the distribution of assets should they no longer be together and explores issues such as maintenance payments following divorce.
Introducing Post-Nuptial Agreements A post-nuptial agreement is a contract that couples can choose to enter after a marriage or civil partnership. It is similar to a prenuptial agreement but does not enter into force until the date it is signed.
Implementation Post-nuptial agreements are not necessarily legally binding documents. However, even in jurisdictions where this is not the case, most courts will take the document into serious consideration when dividing assets following a divorce or death.
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POST-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS ARE NOT NECESSARILY LEGALLY BINDING DOCUMENTS.
Financial Security The main reason couples choose to enter into a post-nuptial agreement is to help protect personal assets in the event of a divorce or death. These types of agreement express the wishes of both parties for the distribution of assets should they no longer
be together and explores issues such as maintenance payments following divorce.
Protecting Children
re a judge will consider the document seriously. A judge will always make sure dependent children are taken care of before deciding on any financial settlement for the adults involved.
Post-nuptial agreements should be updated to account for any children that are born if the couple wishes to ensu-
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