South Carolina Prenuptial Agreements Attorneys

Prenuptial agreements can address future problem areas

Prior to marrying, parties may decide they want to enter into a prenuptial agreement that sets forth the distribution of assets and debts, payment of support, and other issues that need to be addressed in the event of the parties’ divorce or death.

Some issues that can be covered include the following:

  • Identifying the property that is solely that of the individual spouse
  • Identifying the property that will be shared between the spouses
  • Declaring how property will be divided between the spouses
  • Clarifying payments that will be made for alimony, support, and maintenance should the marriage end
  • Describing the wills of the spouses and what provisions will be included

In addition, a prenuptial agreement can be structured to protect the parties from each other’s debts.  Without a prenuptial agreement, creditors may be able to turn to marital property to satisfy the debts of just one spouse.

A prenup can also be helpful if either party has children from another relationship so that the parties can ensure that their children inherit their share of property.

If you have property that you would like to keep in your family, such as a treasured heirloom or a share in a family vacation home, you and your spouse can agree in a prenup that it will remain in your family.  This can also apply to property that you expect to receive in a future inheritance.

Without a prenup, you will be subject to state law regarding alimony and division of property when you divorce.  A prenup can make its own set of rules for property division and minimize or avoid disagreements in the event of a divorce.

There are countless other matters people can include in prenuptial agreements including the following:

  • Who will pay the bills
  • Whether to have joint bank accounts and who will manage them
  • How to handle credit card charges
  • Agreements on setting aside money for savings
  • Agreements for putting each other through professional school
  • Whether to file joint or separate income tax returns and how to handle tax deductions

Contact The Bleecker Law Firm, LLC today to discuss your South Carolina family law, divorce, mediation, and related probate litigation questions. We practice in all South Carolina family courts.