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Prenuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements

Long Island Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer

Prenuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements

Prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements are useful tools for any marriage, but they are especially important for those couples who have children from prior relationships. The Law Offices of Barbera & McElhone, P.C., is a Long Island-based practice, with experience drafting complex marital agreements.

Our prenuptial agreement attorneys will work with you and your partner or future spouse to draft a document that will support your relationship and define your rights. Contact our Long Island law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Marital Settlement Agreements in New York

Like a will, a post-nuptial or prenuptial agreement is sort of like an insurance policy. If you never need it, that's great. Statistically speaking, around half of all marriages end in divorce. Having these documents in place can make the process go much more smoothly and save future costs. Our lawyers will show you how to outline your different interests regarding:

Both prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements are valid contracts in New York and will be upheld assuming the proper steps have been taken while drafting them.

The Benefits of a Prenuptial Agreement

In life, unexpected events happen. It is best to be prepared for these occasions in any way possible. Our marital agreement lawyers will show you how to obtain the maximum benefits from your prenuptial or post-nuptial agreements, which can include:

  • Avoiding future family court disputes
  • [ ]Setting out rights in case of a legal separation
  • Protecting separate property rights
  • Further defining your estate plan
  • Saving money on future divorce litigation
  • Creating special agreements between you and your spouse

Contact Our Long Island Law Office

If you need assistance with a marital contract, call the Long Island law firm of Barbera & McElhone to discuss your case with an attorney during a free initial consultation. Our lawyers are committed to providing the highest quality of service. Contact the firm by telephone by calling 631-791-9693.


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Long Island attorneys Janine A. Barbera and James E. McElhone practice all aspects of Personal Injury, including Automobile/Car Accidents, Truck/Trailer Accidents, Construction Site Accidents, Animal Bites, Premise Liability, Landlord Liability, Defective Products/Product Liability, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Pedestrian Accidents, Bicycle Accidents. The firm serves Miller Place and surrounding areas of Suffolk County, Long Island, including Rocky Point, Port Jefferson, Islip, Smithtown, Farmingville, Centereach, Selden, Bohemia, Stony Brook, Setauket, Holbrook, Coram, Middle Island, Medford and Lake Ronkonkoma. The other practice areas include Family Law and Criminal Law.

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