Pre-Marital Agreements

Pre-marital Agreements in the San Jose and Bay Area

A pre-marital agreement does not tell your soon-to-be spouse that you are betting your marriage will end in divorce. It does tell him or her that you want to plan well for your marriage and have protection for both of you.

Rinehart Law Offices, in San Jose, can assist you in drafting and reviewing a pre-marital agreement that will protect your assets into marriage in the event that the marriage ends. Attorney Rinehart can describe the document in detail and walk you through the process of drafting a detailed, legally valid agreement.

What is a Pre-marital Agreement, and What Does it Do?

A premarital agreement is an agreement between prospective spouses that is made in contemplation of marriage and is intended to be effective at marriage.

A pre-marital agreement defines property interest existing at the time of marriage and those that will be created during marriage. For example, property owned prior to marriage is separate property. A premarital agreement ensures separate property retains its character after marriage. A premarital agreement can also address other postmarital issues such as spousal support in the case of divorce, property acquired during marriage, income and wage issues, and joint accounts.

Contact San Jose Pre-marital Agreement Lawyer at the Rinehart Law Offices

We offer a free initial consultation and are available in the evening and on weekends when needed. For experienced counsel in drafting a pre-marital agreement, contact Rinehart Law Offices. We can be reached by phone at 408-871-2696 or through the intake form on the Contact page.