If you are seeking counsel in the San Jose, Santa Clara County, California area concerning a prenuptial (premarital) or antenuptial agreement, Ernest can help.

People who marry later in life often have need of a premarital agreement, which is a contract between the future husband and wife (or domestic partners), that outlines very specifically what assets and debts each of them has and spells out what rights or responsibilities each of them will have to the other should their marriage or domestic partnership later end in divorce (dissolution). An antenuptial agreement is the same sort of contract but it is made after the parties are already married or in a domestic partnership.

The issues raised by a prenuptial agreement or antenuptial agreement are complex and the legal effect, if prepared improperly, can be devastating to one or both parties. It is a very good idea to have an attorney involved for both parties at the beginning, rather than running the risk that the agreement will be found invalid during a later divorce or legal separation. Ernest can advise you on your rights and responsibilities and the legal effect of a prenuptial or antenuptial agreement and, if you need assistance in doing so, can help draft or review such an agreement.

Our goal is to work toward a fair resolution of your concerns, with a very responsive, compassionate and competent approach to the process, whether in court or negotiated outside court. We are as aggressive as necessary but we have a firm commitment not to over-litigate our clients' cases and do as much as possible to seek an early, equitable conclusion in all matters.

Contact us online or Call Us at (408) 279-1100 for a free phone consultation to discuss matters concerning prenuptial or antenuptial agreements.