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A postnuptial agreement, also known as a post-marital agreement, is a legal document that married couples use to establish the ownership and division of their marital assets and debts in case of a divorce or death.
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What is a Postnuptial Agreement?
A postnuptial agreement, also known as a post-marital agreement, is a legal document that married couples use to establish the ownership and division of their marital assets and debts.
This agreement comes into play in case of a divorce or death. It's similar to a prenuptial agreement, but it is executed after the couple is already married.
What are the benefits of creating a Postnuptial Agreement?
- Financial Security: The agreement can provide financial security by clearly defining who owns what and how assets and debts will be divided.
- Preventing Disputes: By agreeing in advance on financial matters, couples can prevent potential disputes that may arise during a divorce.
- Flexibility: A postnuptial agreement can be used to update or change a prenuptial agreement to reflect new circumstances, such as the acquisition of substantial assets after the marriage.
- Protection from Debts: The agreement can protect each spouse from being responsible for the other's debts in case of a divorce or death.
A postnuptial agreement must be entered into voluntarily by both parties, it must be fair (not overly favouring one party), and full disclosure of assets and debts must be made.
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