Premarital Agreements

Protecting Your Separate Property

Prenuptial Agreements and Post-Nuptial Agreements

Attorney Janet Miller employs her strong financial background and a thorough attention to detail to ensure they meet the requirements of the law.

The Law Office of Janet M. Miller represents men or women in California in drafting, and reviewing prenuptial agreements and post-marital agreements. Contact the firm through this Web site or by calling 408-873-9944 for a free initial consultation.

What is a Premarital Agreement? Who Needs One?

A premarital (prenuptial) agreement is an asset protection contract signed by both parties prior to entering marriage. It specifies that certain assets will not be subject to division as community property in the event of a later divorce. These agreements can be complex and extensive, covering retirement assets, home equity, ownership stake in a business, or any property.

Typical candidates for prenuptial agreements are:

• Clients with substantial assets obtained prior to the marriage
• Clients entering a second marriage who want to protect what they have and preserve the inheritance rights of children from a prior marriage
• Clients desiring to provide a residence for a surviving spouse that will pass to the children of a prior marriage upon the death of the surviving spouse

What is a Post-Marital Agreement?

A post-marital (postnuptial) agreement serves the same purpose as a "pre-nup," but is signed at some point after the couple has married.

The Key to Making It Stick

Janet Miller holds an MBA in finance and has extensive experience in divorce law and the characterization of separate and community property. To avoid future litigation, she meticulously drafts prenuptial/post-nuptial agreements to make them clear and unambiguous, and makes sure they conform to statutory requirements.

Contact the Law Office of Janet M. Miller in Campbell, California for preparation, review, or defense of a prenuptial or post-marital agreement. Call 408-873-9944 for a free half-hour consultation.