Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C.

Marriage is an economic partnership, as well as an emotional one. In a modern age with a high divorce rate, some couples may want to protect certain income and property from becoming shared marital property through a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, especially if entering into a second or third marriage. Such agreements are no longer just for the rich and famous.

With more than 25 years of legal experience, lawyer Bruce Friedman of the law firm of Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C., helps clients in and around St. Louis, Missouri, draft equitable and effective prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that meet the goals and objectives of clients and work for both parties involved. It is important to know that we can only represent one party to these agreements and the other party should have separate, independent counsel.

Often times a request for a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement results in an initial emotional controversy for a couple. However, if the requesting party can convey that it is not a lack of trust in the marriage but a desire for financial order and continuity, an agreement can, in fact, add to the solidity of the marriage. The subject of money is often not addressed before marriage and a prenuptial agreement has the added benefit of aiding people engaged in this important subject. A well-drafted agreement can protect certain premarital, gifted or inherited assets, such as:

• Residential or commercial real estate
• Bank and other financial accounts
• Publicly traded or closely held stocks or other investments
• Pension and other retirement funds
• Business interests
• Family-owned business interests or inheritances and rights under trusts

While postnuptial agreements are less common, they are often useful if either spouse unexpectedly receives, or anticipates receiving, a large monetary or business inheritance. Mr. Friedman helps clients discuss what are considered fair terms so that each party understands their rights and obligations, even if they eventually decide not to pursue a formal agreement.

Contact Our Firm for Experienced, Professional Help

If you want to protect your current or future income or assets through a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, contact Bruce Friedman today at the law firm of Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal.

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