After you get married, it’s understandable to have concerns regarding your assets in the event of a divorce. You may have come to this realization too late to have a prenuptial agreement drafted, and that’s okay. You have other options. You may want to consider drafting a postnuptial agreement, which is similar to a prenup but is drafted after marriage. Postnups can protect your assets, too. You should speak with a Del Mar postnuptial agreement lawyer soon.
The legal team at Andy Cook Law understands the different kinds of difficulties that come with a postnup. These are often the result of marital turmoil and are drafted in an effort to protect assets after the fact. A Del Mar postnuptial agreement attorney can walk you through California’s postnuptial agreement laws. You’ll want someone who has experience handling postnuptial agreement cases similar to yours. Our firm can help you decide on the right way forward.
To speak with our experienced Del Mar Postnuptial Agreement Lawyers, give us a call at 619-515-9900 or contact us online today.
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If you are concerned about asset protection following your marriage, you should hire a postnuptial agreement lawyer to ensure that protection. Drafting a postnup can be difficult, and you want to make sure it’s legally enforceable in the event of a divorce. Andy Cook has spent his career helping individuals just like you through their family law legalities. He’s even earned the designation of Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) and knows how to help you.
It’s important to recognize the rates of marriage and divorce throughout California. If you want to draft a postnup, you may want to know this information, as it can influence your decision. Data from World Population Review shows that the marriage rate in California is low at only 46.6% as of 2025. The state’s divorce rate is also low at just 5.9 per 1,000 women as of 2022, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Our firm can help you with your postnup.
A postnuptial agreement can be the result of marital problems you may not have expected. Part of preserving your relationship is communicating through these problems. To assist with that, you may want to reach out to a local couples counseling group like Coastal Therapy Group or Healing Hearts Counseling. Being able to voice your concerns can be helpful in the long run, especially if you combine relationship healing with a postnuptial agreement.
Under California state law, it’s vital that your postnuptial agreement meets certain legal requirements. Postnups are much stricter than prenups when it comes to spousal fiduciary duty. Your postnup must be in writing, notarized, signed voluntarily by both parties, and be fair. It can’t include anything about child custody or child support.
California courts scrutinize postnups harder than prenups. They require strict adherence to asset disclosure and fairness rules.
At Andy Cook Law, we can help you determine the right course for your postnuptial agreement. We can help you draft your agreement and ensure it’s enforceable. Contact us to speak to someone on our team about your options.
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