Prenuptial and Post-nuptial Marital Property Agreements
Our attorneys have extensive experience drafting prenuptial or post-nuptial marital property agreements that define the financial rights and responsibilities of each spouse in the event of divorce or death. We will guide you through the important considerations and expectations regarding your finances that can be addressed to avoid future conflict at the end of a marriage.
Prenuptial agreements are agreements entered into before marriage that detail how assets and debts will be divided and any negotiated terms of spousal support in the event of divorce or death. Postnuptial agreements create agreements after marriage that also outline how assets and debts will be divided and may address spousal support at the time of divorce or death.
Wisconsin is a marital property state, which means spouses acquire rights in each other’s property interests and income at the time of marriage unless an agreement provides otherwise. A well-drafted prenuptial or postnuptial agreement allows both parties to have control over how their assets and debts will be divided and expectations for spousal support. These agreements provide both parties a clear path forward if one or both partners decide to end the marriage. A prenuptial or post-nuptial agreement can mitigate liability over certain debts, protect important assets or business interests as individual property, prevent lengthy and expensive court battles, and reduce conflict in what is often a highly stressful and emotional time.