Post-Nuptial Agreements

Post-nuptial agreements, also known as post-marital agreements, are agreements entered into after a marriage has taken place, but before the parties seek to end their marriage. As with pre-marital agreements, one or both of the parties usually is seeking to protect assets or income in the event of divorce or death.

In Pennsylvania, post-nuptial agreements are considered the same as any other contract parties may enter into and, therefore, are presumed to be valid and enforceable. This presumption can be overcome only if clear and convincing evidence is presented that there was not a full and fair disclosure of assets and liabilities at the time of the agreement, or that the agreement was procured through duress, misrepresentation, or fraud.

In fact, post-nuptial agreements are valid and enforceable even if one spouse or prospective spouse does not retain an attorney to review the agreement before they sign it.

Chester County Post-Nuptial Agreement Lawyer

Learn more about a Post-Nuptial Agreement in Pennsylvania by sitting down and discuss your rights and options with a dedicated attorney with Ciccarelli Law Offices. Contact us by email or call (610) 692-8700 24/7. We are Chester County divorce lawyers based in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, with main locations in Kennett Square and West Chester, serving Chester County, Delaware County, Lancaster County and Montgomery County. We have an attorney on call 24/7.

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