PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS
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While some people may say that a premarital agreement interferes with the romance in a marriage, it is just as easy to say that they are pivotal in keeping a marriage practical.
A good analogy to use here is whenever you get in your car you put on a seatbelt, not because you know you are going to wreck, but because there is a possibility that unforeseen things could occur in the future and you want to be protected. A premarital agreement is a great tool to do just that.
A premarital agreement can cover a wide array of different issues. North Carolina follows the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, and that Act states that the following may be agreed to in a premarital agreement:
- The rights and obligations of each of the parties in any of the property of either or both of them whenever and wherever acquired or located;
- The right to buy, sell, use, transfer, exchange, abandon, lease, consume, expend, assign, create a security interest in, mortgage, encumber, dispose of, or otherwise manage and control property;
- The division of property upon separation, marital dissolution, death, or the occurrence or nonoccurrence of any other event;
- The modification or elimination of spousal support;
- The making of a will, trust, or other arrangements to carry out the provisions of the agreement;
- The ownership rights in and disposition of the death benefit from a life insurance policy;
- The choice of law governing the construction of the agreement; and
- Any other matter, including their personal rights and obligations, not in violation of public policy or a statute imposing a criminal penalty.
Meet the Family Law Team
Missy’s mission is to help individuals navigate through these highly bureaucratic systems while providing superior client service and advocacy.
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Megan understands that each client’s situation is unique, and she is committed to serving as a fierce and compassionate advocate for all of her clients. She practices empathy with every client to ensure that they feel that their concerns are heard and their needs are met.
In her 10-plus years of experience as a family law paralegal, Lisa has become passionate about putting the client’s needs first. She understands the circumstances that bring clients to our office are often unsettling and it is her desire to use her experience and skills to make the process a little easier.
