New York Postnuptial Agreement Lawyer

Postnuptial Agreement Attorney Serving New York, NY

New York courts recognize postnuptial agreements as enforceable contracts between married spouses. These agreements allow couples to define property rights, spousal maintenance expectations, business interests, and other financial terms. Postnups face somewhat higher scrutiny because the parties are already in a fiduciary relationship.

Agarunov Law Firm drafts and negotiates postnuptial agreements for New York couples. We handle asset protection, business interest provisions, spousal maintenance terms, debt allocation, and other financial issues that married couples want to formalize.

Our office at 30 Broad Street is accessible via subway, commuter rail, and PATH to our Financial District office at 30 Broad Street. Schedule a free consultation to discuss a postnuptial agreement.

Postnuptial Agreement Services in New York

Postnuptial Agreement Drafting

We draft postnuptial agreements for New York couples that address property classification, spousal maintenance, business interests, and other financial terms. Because postnups face heightened scrutiny as contracts between fiduciaries, we ensure full financial disclosure, fair dealing, and compliance with all New York requirements for enforceability.

Asset Reclassification

A postnuptial agreement can reclassify assets between separate and marital property. For New York couples, this is useful when one spouse wants to convert separate property to joint ownership or when the couple wants to designate certain assets acquired during the marriage as one spouse's separate property.

Business Protection During Marriage

If one spouse starts a business or professional practice during the marriage, a postnup can establish how that interest will be treated in divorce. We draft provisions for New York business owners that protect the enterprise while providing the non-owner spouse with fair consideration.

Reconciliation Agreements

Couples who have experienced marital difficulties and are working toward reconciliation sometimes use postnuptial agreements to establish terms that address the issues that led to the conflict. We help New York couples draft reconciliation-focused postnups that provide financial certainty.

Postnuptial Agreement Review

If your spouse has proposed a postnuptial agreement, independent legal review is essential. We review proposed postnups for New York residents, explain the implications of each provision, and negotiate modifications that protect your interests.

Postnuptial Agreement Considerations for New York Couples

New York courts apply contract law principles to postnuptial agreements but with heightened scrutiny due to the fiduciary relationship between spouses. To be enforceable, a postnup must be in writing, signed by both parties, acknowledged, and supported by full financial disclosure.

Unlike prenuptial agreements, postnups do not benefit from the presumption that both parties negotiated at arm's length. This means procedural fairness, including independent counsel for each spouse, is especially important. We advise clients on meeting these heightened standards.

Why New York Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

Agarunov Law Firm drafts and negotiates postnuptial agreements for New York couples.

• Postnuptial agreement drafting and negotiation
• Asset reclassification and business protection
• Independent review of proposed postnuptial agreements
• Accessible from New York via subway, commuter rail, and PATH to our Financial District office at 30 Broad Street
• Licensed in both New York and New Jersey

How Our Postnuptial Agreement Process Works

• Step 1: Consultation. We discuss your financial situation and goals. This consultation is free.
• Step 2: Financial Disclosure. Both spouses exchange complete financial information as required for enforceability.
• Step 3: Drafting and Negotiation. We draft the agreement and negotiate terms with your spouse's counsel.
• Step 4: Execution. Both spouses sign with proper acknowledgment, creating an enforceable postnuptial contract.