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Enforceable Separation and Prenuptial Agreements in Syracuse, New York
It is important to continually protect your rights and your interests. Separation agreements and prenuptial agreements are both designed to protect parties in a marriage in all areas of a marriage, including child support and child custody, visitation, alimony, property division and more.
At the law firm of Macht, Brenizer & Gingold, P.C., our lawyers understand that when you are dealing with emotional issues of divorce and other family law issues, sometimes you just want to move on, and are willing to accept aspects of a separation agreement that you normally would oppose.
You need a responsible, experienced attorney who will look after your rights and your assets, so that you can focus on moving forward. Our firm works with legal separation agreements and prenuptial agreements, for people who wish to protect themselves before they enter into a marriage. Contact our firm today to discuss your situation and take the first step in protecting your rights.
Separation Agreements
A legal separation agreement is arrived at by both parties before going to court for a divorce, but can also be part of the divorce proceeding, often being called an "Opting Out Agreement". This kind of agreement covers all areas of the separation that need to be dealt with, including child support and child custody, visitation, alimony, asset protection and property division. Once a separation agreement is agreed upon, a judge reviews and approves it and incorporates the agreement into his judgment. By forming a legal separation agreement, parties in a divorce can save time and money.
Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements are separation agreements that are made before a couple gets married. The prenuptial agreement will spell out how things will be settled if the couple gets divorced. Some couples believe that by entering into a prenuptial agreement, it is a sign of distrust or of pessimism that the marriage will not work out. In reality, many parties feel the need to protect themselves in the event that a divorce is necessary. Many of our clients are people who marrying for the second time and want to have input on how their assets and other financial and familial issues are settled in the event of a divorce of the second marriage, often for the benefit of children from a previous marriage.
Contact Our Firm Today
To set up an appointment to discuss your legal separation agreement or prenuptial agreement, contact our firm at 315-422-2255. We offer evening and weekend appointments and, if you decide to use Macht, Brenizer & Gingold, P.C. for your family law representation, we will credit your initial consultation to your account.