Prenuptial Agreement Attorney Serving Montgomery and Bucks Counties

A prenuptial agreement is not a prediction that a marriage will fail. It is a way for two people to make thoughtful financial decisions before they marry, while they are communicating well and have time to consider their options.

Christina J. Corr, P.C. prepares and reviews prenuptial agreements for clients in Montgomery and Bucks Counties. We help clients identify important financial issues, understand what they are agreeing to and create agreements that are clear, practical and appropriate for their circumstances.

What Can a Prenuptial Agreement Address?

A prenuptial agreement can establish how certain financial issues will be handled if the marriage later ends by divorce or death.

Depending on the couple’s circumstances, an agreement may address premarital property, income, real estate, retirement accounts, businesses, inheritances, debts, property acquired during the marriage and claims for financial support.

The goal is not necessarily to keep everything separate. Couples can decide for themselves which financial arrangements make sense for their marriage.

Who Should Consider a Prenuptial Agreement?

Prenuptial agreements are not only for people with substantial wealth.

They can be particularly useful when one or both parties own a home or business, have significant retirement savings, expect an inheritance, have children from a prior relationship, carry substantial debt or simply want greater financial certainty before marrying.

A prenup can also be helpful when the parties enter the marriage with very different financial circumstances.

Financial Disclosure is Important

A good prenuptial agreement begins with transparency.

Each person should understand the other’s financial circumstances before signing. That generally means identifying assets, debts, income and other material financial information.

Pennsylvania law specifically considers financial disclosure when determining whether a premarital agreement is enforceable. Taking the time to exchange accurate information can help reduce uncertainty and disagreements later.

Give Yourself Enough Time

A prenuptial agreement should not be treated as a document to sign a few days before the wedding.

Both parties should have enough time to review the agreement, ask questions, provide financial information and obtain independent legal advice. Starting early makes the process less stressful and allows each person to make a considered decision rather than feeling pressured by an approaching wedding date.

Each Person Should Have Independent Legal Advice

One attorney should not represent both people in negotiating a prenuptial agreement.

Even when the couple agrees on the general terms, each person has individual legal interests which may conflict with the other person’s legal interests. Having your own attorney allows both parties an opportunity to understand what rights they may be keeping, changing or waiving before the agreement is signed.

A Prenup Can Make Financial Expectations Clear

Talking about money before marriage can sometimes be uncomfortable, but avoiding the conversation does not eliminate the issues.

A well-prepared agreement can clarify expectations about property, debt and financial responsibility and reduce the possibility of expensive disputes later.

The process should be thoughtful rather than adversarial. The objective is to create an agreement both people understand and enter voluntarily.

Preparing or Reviewing a Prenuptial Agreement

If you are considering a prenuptial agreement, it is helpful to begin several months before the wedding and gather information about your assets, debts, income and financial goals.

We can prepare an agreement on your behalf or independently review an agreement prepared by your future spouse’s attorney. In either situation, we explain the terms in plain language, identify provisions that deserve closer attention and help you make informed decisions before signing.



Contact Christina J. Corr, P.C. to discuss preparing or reviewing a prenuptial agreement in Montgomery County or Bucks County, Pennsylvania.