Antenuptial Agreements

Minneapolis-Area Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer

Couples who have signed a prenuptial agreement (sometimes called an antenuptial agreement or premarital agreement) often look to that agreement to define the terms of their divorce, including property division and spousal support. At the downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, law office of Kathleen M. Picotte Newman, we take action on behalf of individuals who find that their antenuptial agreement is a source of discord during their divorce. We work aggressively to contest prenuptial agreements that our clients feel should no longer apply and, on behalf of our clients, to defend prenuptial agreements that should be upheld.

"I had a good sense of confidence in Kathleen. If I had something blow up over the weekend, she got back to me. At the end of the day that's what made the difference for me. She helped me make lemonade out of lemons and was there and present and professional." -Robin H.

How Minnesota Law Views Prenuptial Agreements

Many couples are surprised to learn that Minnesota law requires that prenuptial agreements be fair both at the time they are signed and at the time of divorce. This means that the prenuptial agreement may not govern if there was overreaching in the original agreement or if, at the time of divorce, circumstances have changed significantly. At the downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, law office of Kathleen M. Picotte Newman, some of our cases have involved couples who had children not anticipated at the time the parties signed the prenuptial agreement, people who have experienced debilitating illness during the marriage, and others who have experienced lifestyle changes not anticipated at the time of marriage, like becoming stay-at-home parents.

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Our experienced lawyers recommend that you never enter into a premarital agreement without reviewing it with your attorney well in advance of the date of your marriage. If you are contemplating a divorce that could be affected by your prenuptial agreement, talk to a well-qualified attorney before taking action. Contact our downtown Minneapolis law office at 612-424-9477 or toll-free at 888-862-4174 for a confidential consultation about the best actions to take.