Protecting your Assets with a Prenuptial Agreement

Discussing prenuptial agreements may not be the most romantic item on your wedding to-do list, however, it is one of the most important.  Louisiana is a community property state, meaning that upon divorce most of a couple's property is split 50/50.  A prenup or matrimonial agreement allows parties to modify this by establishing a contract involving separate property or to terminate the legal regime of community property entirely.  

What is a prenuptial agreement? 

A prenuptial agreement is a contractual agreement made by a couple intending to marry that protects the assets that you have acquired before marriage.  A prenup can also define the amount of debt each person may owe before getting married and make each person responsible for those amounts.  

Requirements for a Prenuptial Agreement in Louisiana:

• Must be a written agreement

• Must have the signature of both spouses

• Must have declaration of the intent to marry

• Must include the intended alteration of the legal regime of acquets and gains 

• Must be signed before a notary public 

While a prenuptial agreement is not a guarantee your marriage will end in divorce, it will lay the groundwork for a peaceful resolution should a divorce occur.  Contact our office today to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys to learn more.