A prenuptial agreement is only as good as its enforceability. New York courts apply specific requirements that, if unmet, render the agreement unenforceable when it matters most.
For individuals with significant assets, a well-drafted prenuptial agreement is among the most effective tools available for protecting wealth, providing clarity about financial expectations, and reducing the complexity of a future divorce proceeding. For individuals who are beneficiaries of significant trusts or family wealth, it is essential.
Michel Law drafts and reviews prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for individuals entering marriage with meaningful assets to protect — and for those who have been presented with an agreement by the other party and need independent counsel before signing.
New York has specific formal requirements for prenuptial agreements that, if unmet, render the entire agreement void. Beyond the formalities, enforceability turns on voluntariness, independent representation, and substantive fairness. We address all of these at the outset.
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