Oklahoma City Prenuptial Lawyers Secure Your Rights

Skilled attorneys craft agreements that stand up to legal scrutiny

When most people hear the term “prenuptial agreement,” their first thought is divorce. Certainly, a prenup does offer an array of protections if the parties decide to get a divorce, but the agreement can also provide a foundation for financial management during the marriage. Disagreements over money can put a great deal of stress on a marriage, which a well-crafted prenup can alleviate. At Zuhdi & Flynn, PLLC, our Oklahoma City prenuptial agreement attorneys have the knowledge and skill needed to negotiate and draft a prenup that fits your needs, now and in the future.

How your prenup can settle nagging financial questions in Divorce

A prenuptial agreement is a useful tool for prospective spouses who are coming to the marriage with personal wealth they want to see protected in the event of divorce. It’s also helpful for two-career couples who want to retain some level of financial autonomy. The agreement covers assets and debts they’re bringing to the marriage as well as their anticipated earnings during the marriage. This gives the couple control over their separate property and their part of the marital estate. Each party has a right to save, spend or invest their own assets as they see fit, and those assets are protected in the event of a divorce.

Other elements of a prenuptial agreement

A prenup often goes beyond the disposition of assets and debts to cover other obligations. For example, the agreement could require a spouse to purchase life insurance for the other’s benefit. It can state how the couple will handle trust income, inheritances and gifts, including gifts from one to the other. It can also lay out terms for spousal support and child custody in case of a legal separation or divorce. But the agreement cannot include a child support settlement that compromises the rights of the children.

Oklahoma law on marital agreements

Oklahoma does not have a specific statute covering prenuptial agreements. However, any agreement must conform to the basic tenets of state contract law. Courts will not enforce an agreement that has been forced upon one party by the other or signed under duress. An agreement is invalid if there’s been misrepresentation of material facts, fraud or if an imbalance of negotiating power has resulted in an unconscionably unfair contract.

Contact an effective Oklahoma family law attorney for a free prenuptial agreement consultation

Zuhdi & Flynn, PLLC represents engaged clients from Oklahoma, Canadian and Cleveland Counties in matters related to prenuptial agreements. For trustworthy guidance on these issues, call 405-416-2711 or contact us online to arrange a free consultation at our Oklahoma City office.