McMahon, McMahon & Lentz - Prenuptial Agreements

Are you considering marriage or has your future spouse presented you with a Prenuptial Agreement? You should consult with the firm of McMahon, McMahon & Lentz to understand what protections are afforded by law, and what you can do to protect yourself in the event of divorce or death.

The starting point is to know that in the State of Pennsylvania all property acquired during the marriage, with some limited exclusions, is considered 'marital' that could be subject to equitable distribution in the event of divorce. This can include assets that accumulate interest or value during the marriage. In addition, a spouse is automatically entitled to receive a certain portion of a deceased spouseís estate that can be modified by a Prenuptial Agreement.

A Prenuptial Agreement must contain a full and fair disclosure of all pertinent facts and circumstances, and cannot be signed under fraud, misrepresentation or duress. Accordingly, a person should not wait until the last minute to discuss the possibility of entering into a Prenuptial Agreement. If you contact the law office, we can meet with you and outline the potential considerations that you may want to plan for with a Prenuptial Agreement. We strongly recommend that before anyone signs such a Prenuptial Agreement that you speak with us to know what you will be giving away by entering into this Agreement.