A prenuptial agreement defines how property and support will be handled if the marriage ends. In New York, prenups are enforceable when entered voluntarily, with full financial disclosure, and without unconscionable terms at signing. We draft agreements that protect clients - and defend or challenge them when disputes arise later.
What prenups can and cannot do.
Prenups typically address property division and spousal maintenance waivers. Child custody and support cannot be decided in advance. We structure terms that courts respect while achieving your goals.
Timing and independent counsel.
Last-minute prenups invite challenge. We recommend early drafting, complete disclosure schedules, and independent representation for both parties when possible - the factors courts examine first.
Challenging a bad prenup.
If you signed under pressure or without disclosure, the agreement may be voidable. We litigate prenup validity in divorce proceedings - and enforce agreements when the other side tries to escape them.
