Legal Protection for Couples in California
Individuals who are planning to marry, who are already married, or who are hoping to live together in a non-marital relationship or registered domestic partnership can protect themselves and their assets with legal agreements. If the relationship dissolves, the rights and responsibilities of both parties are defined by the agreement, removing the need to contest and litigate many issues.
At the Los Angeles area law firm Trabolsi & Levy, our attorneys use their extensive experience in family law matters to draft agreements that stand up to legal scrutiny and protect our clients' interests.
Pre-nuptial Agreements
We work with clients before marriage or domestic partnership to protect personal assets in the event of death, divorce, or legal separation. Drafting enforceable pre-nuptial agreements requires knowledge of contracts and family law. Our lawyers often work with financial experts to ensure that all relevant assets are covered by our pre-nuptial agreements. We advise our clients to develop these agreements as soon as they decide to marry or register as domestic partners in order to eliminate questions about the timing of the contract.
Post-nuptial Agreements
Post-nuptial agreements are similar to pre-nuptial agreements. As the name implies, a post-nuptial or post-marital agreement is drafted after a couple marries or enters into a registered domestic partnership. We suggest that an individual whose personal or financial circumstances have changed significantly after marriage or registration as domestic partners consider a post-nuptial agreement.
Co-habitation Agreements
Family law does not apply in non-marital relationships. Consequently, in situations involving significant or complex assets a co-habitation agreement can be drafted to establish each party's legal rights in the event the relationship later changes or terminates. Our lawyers have extensive experience with contract law and can draft co-habitation agreements that help clients avoid conflict and the costs of lengthy litigation.
Protecting Our Clients' Property and Assets
Our attorneys offer sound advice and aggressive representation. We help clients develop responsible and enforceable contracts, including pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and co-habitation agreements. Our goal is to develop enforceable legal arrangements that meet our clients' needs.
Contact our Los Angeles area law firm to discuss a pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, or co-habitation agreement. Call Trabolsi & Levy at 310-584-7714 or toll free at 888-871-6245.
