[b][DENVER, 02/20/2018][/b] - Couples in Colorado can secure prenuptial agreements to protect their interests and set guidelines on issues, like debt and assets. Lewis & Matthews, P.C. assists couples in the prenuptial agreement process to help them understand their obligations.

[b]Setting the Rules[/b]

Prenuptial agreements are contracts entered into by couples who establish financial obligations and property rights. These contracts also ensure that couples know their responsibilities even before the marriage.

Prenuptial agreements also set up rules regarding asset distribution upon the death of a spouse. Lewis & Matthews, P.C. explains, “In the absence of a prenuptial agreement and without a valid will, the law will decide what assets go to the surviving spouse no matter what the true intentions were of the deceased spouse.”

But Colorado prenuptial agreements primarily focus on the following aspects of marriage.

• Property division
• Assets held before marriage
• Assets acquired during marriage
• Debts held before marriage
• Debts acquired during marriage
• Tax filing status

Lewis & Matthews, P.C. asserts that prenuptial agreements are essential for a financially secure future. The law firm states, “Although prenuptial agreements are not the most romantic thing to think about as you’re about to get married, they can give you peace of mind knowing that you have a secure financial future.”

[b]The Requisites of a Valid Prenuptial Agreement[/b]

The law firm cites five considerations make a prenuptial agreement in Colorado valid. These considerations are as follows:

1. The agreement must be in writing; oral prenuptial agreements are invalid
2. Both parties must willingly sign the agreement
3. The agreement must not be unconscionable; it must not place undue burden on one party
4. Both parties must provide full disclosure of assets
5. Both parties must have access to his and her independent attorneys
The law firm says, “Our team at Lewis & Matthews P.C. can make sure that it is drafted correctly and is enforceable in court.”

[b]About Lewis & Matthews, P.C.[/b]

Established in Denver, Lewis & Matthews, P.C. provides collaborative case management and prompt service for every case the law firm handles. Lewis & Matthews, P.C. is the law firm of choice regarding family law. From pre- and post-nuptial agreements to child custody and divorce, Lewis & Matthews, P.C. commits to handling cases with dignity and minimal conflict.

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