Marital Agreements in Long Island
What is a marital agreement?
In New York, marriage is considered a partnership, so when that partnership is going to be dissolved due to a divorce, marital agreements must be worked out prior to finalizing the divorce. A
Long Island divorce attorney from The Kepanis Law Firm can help clients to work out the appropriate marital agreements necessary to end the marriage or protect assets. Having over 8 years of experience and voted Top Law Firm on Long Island, the attorneys at the firm are dedicated to providing excellent legal representation for those facing a divorce.
The marital agreement when divorcing will generally list out all property that was acquired during the marriage. Upon the dissolution of the marriage, this property will be divided in an equitable manner, regardless of whose name may be on any particular property, such as an auto or home. The agreement can list out separate property that will be outside of the divorce distribution.
There are also agreements that must be made for other important aspects in a divorce, which include:
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As state law requires that a marital agreement be filed prior to the divorce becoming final, having a reputable and qualified attorney assisting you in your goals for the agreement is vital. The firm is ready to aggressively fight for your rights when negotiating this important aspect of your divorce. With care and compassion, the legal team will review all relevant issues in your divorce when helping prepare your marital agreement. For a confidential consultation with one of their skilled advocates, call the office today.
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