Drafting a Premarital Agreement in New Mexico

For many couples, establishing a premarital agreement helps both parties understand the rights and obligations of their marriage. To discuss your premarital agreement, talk to an attorney at The Family Law Firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Every marriage is different. If you are entering marriage with significant assets or with concerns about marital property, it is best to establish ownership before the marriage. A premarital (prenuptial) agreement can assure you both agree on the issues.

• Separate property: If you have real estate, investments, personal property, a business or other assets prior to marriage, a premarital agreement will list those assets to assure they are recognized as separate property and not subject to community property laws.
• Just in case: No one goes into a marriage expecting to get a divorce, but it should be recognized as a possibility no matter how remote it may seem. You may want to agree in advance that certain acquisitions during a marriage (pensions, 401k accounts, additions to a business) will remain with the acquiring spouse. Anything that is other than what a court would order should be agreed to in the prenuptial contract.
• Have your own lawyer: Do not sign a prenuptial agreement without having your own attorney review it to assure you know all the implications in the contract. You need a lawyer who is concerned about protecting your financial interests — not the other person's interests.

If you need an effective and experienced premarital agreement attorney anywhere in New Mexico, our law firm is available and prepared to represent you. Call or e-mail us to set up a consultation.