Marriage is a lasting commitment. However, in the unforeseeable event of a divorce, it is important to have your assets and rights protected in a prenuptial agreement.
At the Law Office of Michelle Swift, RN, JD, we provide clients with compassionate premarital representation and help clients draft comprehensive Utah prenuptial agreements. We will work one-on-one with you to understand your concerns and your goals. By openly discussing your assets and finances, we will develop a fair and reasonable prenup and work to protect your rights in the event of divorce.
To speak with a Salt Lake City prenuptial agreement lawyer, contact our firm online or by phone at 801-938-4312. We provide free initial consultations by phone or e-mail.
Protecting Your Assets
Utah is a community property state, meaning that most of the property acquired during your marriage is jointly owned and can be divided in a divorce. A prenuptial agreement can help protect your separate property from becoming entangled with your marital property.
If you are entering your second or third marriage, it is particularly important to outline in your prenup what is yours, what is your spouse's and what you will build together. In this way, a prenup does not encourage divorce. Instead, it helps protect the marriage.
Developing a Comprehensive Premarital Agreement
In addition to asset protection, a prenuptial agreement can help you and your spouse start your marriage off on the right foot with open communication and understanding. A prenup can encompass a wide range of potential marriage and divorce issues, including:
- Payment of attorneys' fees in the event of divorce
- Alimony or spousal support payments
- Payment of premarital debts
- Property rights in the event of death
Contact a Cottonwood Heights Marital Agreement Lawyer
To learn more about prenuptial agreements, contact a Cottonwood Heights marital agreement attorney at our firm. We help clients throughout the Salt Lake City area with family law, divorce and premarital issues.