Postnupial Agreements: Strengthening your vows after “I-do”
What is a postnup?
Marriage begins at “I do.” As your relationship evolves, so do your lives: your income, your property, your goals, and your future plans. A postnuptial agreement (or "postnup") allows you and your spouse to create a clear plan for how those evolving elements will be handled, all while remaining married.
Unlike a prenup, a postnup is created after you’re already legally married. Whether it’s prompted by a life change, a desire to clarify finances, or simply wanting peace of mind, a postnup allows couples to make decisions together, thoughtfully and with love, about how to handle assets, debts, responsibilities, and unexpected life events.
How You and Your Partner Can Use a Postnup to Your Advantage:
• Define how income, savings, or property will be managed during the marriage
• Protect individual assets acquired before or during the marriage
• Create agreements about spousal support, especially in second marriages
• Plan for children from prior relationships or blended family arrangements
• Clarify financial expectations and retirement planning
• Establish a private, enforceable agreement before messy court involvement
A thoughtfully crafted postnuptial agreement allows you continue to build your future together with clarity, commitment, and love at the center. Create a foundation with a marriage plan that’s created by, and from, love.
What Does the Postnup Process Look Like?
Initial Consultation and Goal Setting
We begin by understanding your current circumstances and what you want your postnup to address. Whether you're aiming to clarify finances, protect assets, or navigate a shift in your relationship dynamics, we’ll tailor the process to your unique goals.Drafting the Agreement: Once we’ve discussed your goals, we’ll prepare a clear, customized agreement that reflects your shared intentions. You and your spouse will review the draft to ensure it aligns with your needs. We manage your timeline and coordinate the next steps to ensure everything is ready for legal review and proper execution.
Get Legal Advice: Postnuptial agreements are often subject to even greater court scrutiny than prenuptial agreements, particularly when they involve waivers of spousal support, property rights, or other significant financial provisions. One of the most common reasons postnups are challenged in court is due to claims of coercion, unfairness, or lack of understanding. When both spouses are represented by separate attorneys, it helps demonstrate that the agreement was entered into voluntarily, knowingly, and with full awareness of its legal impact. We make this step easy by offering a list of trusted, local attorneys for you and your spouse to choose from, or you’re welcome to find your own. A properly reviewed and acknowledged agreement gives you peace of mind that your plan will hold up when it matters most.
Final In-person Signing and Notarization Appointment: Once your agreement is 100% satisfactory to both you and your partner, we’ll schedule your final in-person signing appointment with us. During this meeting, we’ll ensure the agreement is properly executed and notarized. For your convenience, our experienced, dual-licensed paralegal will personally meet with you to walk you through the process and answer any final questions you may have.
Why Choose a Paralegal for Your Postnup?
Hiring a paralegal saves you time, money, and stress, especially for postnups, which often involve complex community property laws currently in play. Our full-service case management ensures that your agreement is properly drafted, formatted, and compliant with California law’s strict laws around timelines, disclosures, and required attorney review. Specifically, we provide:
Fast, professional, and stress-free agreement drafting
Flat rate packages with zero surprise hourly billing
Local, independent attorneys ready to answer your legal questions
One dedicated expert case manager for your case
Personalized agreement tailored to your unique value and relationship, NOT a generic, fill-in-the-blank template like those found online.
Expertise in local court procedure and clerk requirements for with courts located in Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego and Ventura county.
Unlike websites that churn out generic agreements with no human contact, we provide postnups as unique as your life and relationship. You'll work with a dedicated case manager, receive hands-on support every step of the way, and have access to trusted local attorneys for the legal counsel California law requires. With us, you’ll get professional legal document support that’s thoughtful, affordable, and built for your love story.
FAQ: Do we really need separate attorneys for a postnup?
Yes. Postnuptial agreements in California are more complex than prenuptial agreements, since they’re created after the marriage has already begun. To be enforceable, the agreement must meet specific legal standards, particularly when it includes waivers of rights relating to spousal support, property division, or other major financial terms. Having separate, independent attorneys review and advise each spouse is the highest guarantee available to ensure the agreement is entered into voluntarily, fairly, and with full understanding. Courts closely scrutinize postnups, and legal representation on both sides significantly strengthens the agreement’s enforceability.
We make this step easier by offering a list of trusted local attorneys for you to choose from, though you're always welcome to find your own. By working with a paralegal to draft the main agreement, you're already saving thousands in legal fees, therefore freeing up tons of funds for each of you to retain separate counsel. Just remember, there's a big difference between saving money and cutting corners. Your postnup needs to be fair, clear, and enforceable when it matters most. Skipping the attorney review can lead to your agreement being challenged or thrown out in court. With our approach, you get both affordability and a peace of mind.
Did you know?
Many couples choose to create a postnup after major life events, such as: having kids, buying a home, starting a business, or receiving an inheritance. A postnup helps you adapt your legal and financial plans to your real life as it unfolds, without needing to redo your entire estate plan or financial structure from scratch.
Planning for the journey of life. Together.
Love is the heart of your marriage. Clarity is the foundation. It’s a conscious choice to honor each other’s needs, protect shared goals, and build a stronger foundation for the life you are continuing to build together. Done right, a postnup allows both partners to come together to create the framework of exactly what they want in life. Ready to get started? We can help.
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