Postnuptial agreements are contracts between spouses entered after marriage. They are used to clarify separate property, protect businesses, address infidelity or reconciliation terms, and reduce uncertainty if the marriage ends. New York courts enforce them when properly executed - but scrutiny is intense because of the fiduciary relationship between spouses.
Why couples sign postnups.
Business owners, professional partners, and couples reconciling after crisis use postnups to reset financial expectations. We draft terms that reflect current assets - not outdated premarital snapshots.
Disclosure and fairness.
Incomplete disclosure is the fastest way to lose a postnup challenge. We prepare statement schedules, document transfers, and structure terms that withstand later scrutiny in divorce court.
Postnups in pending divorce.
Sometimes parties sign settlement-style postnups to resolve issues without full litigation. We negotiate these agreements with an eye toward enforceability and tax consequences.
