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Experienced Wedding and Family Lawyers for Prenups, Wills, Vendor Contracts
Hoboken Prenuptial Agreement Lawyers
Real Legal Advice for Hoboken Couples - Not a Form or an Algorithm
You do not need to be rich or famous to benefit from a prenuptial agreement. If you are getting married while building a career, purchasing a home, paying off debt, receiving family money, owning a business or simply trying to create clear financial expectations, a prenuptial agreement can help you and your future spouse make those decisions together - before New Jersey law makes many of them for you.
BrideLawyer™, a practice division of The Rivkind Law Firm, helps Hoboken couples understand what a prenuptial agreement actually does. A prenup is not limited to protecting what you own on the date of your marriage. It can also address income earned during the marriage, responsibility for debt, the treatment of a home or business, inheritances, financial accounts and what would happen financially if the marriage ended.
Our office is located in neighboring Weehawken, immediately adjacent to Hoboken, and we also meet with clients throughout New Jersey by video conference. You will work with experienced New Jersey attorneys who will listen to what matters to you, explain the law in understandable terms and prepare an agreement based upon your actual life - not force your relationship into a generic online form.
We are real attorneys, not an online service!
Bridelawyer is a division of The Rivkind Law Firm, with experienced attorneys, Shari A. Rivkind and Morgan J. Weil. They are devoted to educating and serving brides. No cookie cutter agreements here. Our attorneys take the time to understand your unique circumstances and ensure that your prenuptial agreement is tailored to your needs and that you fully understand its terms and implications
What Can a New Jersey Prenuptial Agreement Address?
Every couple’s financial circumstances are different. Depending upon your needs, a prenuptial agreement may address:
Every couple’s financial circumstances are different. Depending upon your needs, a prenuptial agreement may address:
• Property owned by either person before the marriage
• Income earned during the marriage
• Savings, investments and retirement accounts
• Stock options, bonuses and other forms of compensation
• A condominium, house or other real estate
• Ownership of a business or professional practice
• Student loans, credit cards and other debt
• Inheritances, gifts and family wealth
• Joint accounts and shared expenses
• Spousal support or alimony and division of property if the marriage ends
and more!
Real estate is often a significant concern for couples living in Hoboken. One person may already own a condominium, the couple may be planning to purchase a home together, or family members may be contributing money toward a down payment.
A prenuptial agreement can establish whether a property will remain separate or become joint, how mortgage payments and carrying costs will be handled, whether either person will receive credit for a down payment or improvements, and what will happen to the property if the relationship ends.
If your fiancé or fiancée has given you a proposed prenuptial agreement, you should have your own attorney review it before you sign it.
Bridelawyer™ independently represents clients who have received a prenup prepared by the other person’s attorney. We will review the proposed agreement with you, explain what its provisions mean in practical terms, identify provisions that may require clarification or revision, and advise you concerning your rights under New Jersey law.
If your wedding date is approaching, contact us as soon as possible. Waiting until the last minute can create unnecessary pressure and may leave insufficient time for meaningful review and negotiation.is item.
Why Hoboken Couples Choose BrideLawyer™
Reach us at contact@bridelawyer.com.
BrideLawyer™ focuses on the legal issues that arise when couples are getting married, building lives together and planning for their future. We understand that a prenup is both a legal document and a very personal conversation.
Firm founder Shari A. Rivkind, Esq. has practiced law for more than 38 years. Our attorneys bring substantial legal experience to every agreement while providing practical, understandable advice tailored to the couple’s circumstances.
Your relationship, property, career and family circumstances cannot always be reduced to answers on an online questionnaire. Your agreement will be prepared or reviewed by an attorney who can identify issues, answer questions and explain the consequences of the decisions you are making.
Our Weehawken office is located immediately next to Hoboken. We also offer consultations and attorney meetings by video conference, making it convenient to complete the process around work, wedding planning, and other commitments.
Our attorneys are licensed in both New Jersey and New York. This can be particularly helpful for Hoboken couples whose careers, property or financial interests cross the Hudson River.
We offer video consultations and meetings for clients throughout New Jersey. Hoboken clients may also arrange to meet at our nearby Weehawken office.
That's why we started Groomlawyer! We quickly realized that it was not only the women, but men, too, who needed excellent legal advice at a reasonable price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at Contact@Bridelawyer.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
You should begin discussing and preparing your prenuptial agreement well before the wedding. The process requires time to exchange financial information, prepare the agreement, allow the other person and their attorney to review it, negotiate any changes and complete the signing without last-minute pressure.
Even when a couple already agrees on the basic terms, the legal process may take longer than expected. Beginning early gives each person a meaningful opportunity to obtain independent legal advice and make thoughtful decisions.
If your wedding is already approaching, you should not assume that it is too late. Contact us promptly so that we can discuss the circumstances, timing and available options with you.
No. Prenups are not only for wealthy couples. They can be useful when either person owns property, has savings or debt, expects an inheritance, owns a business, has children from another relationship or wants greater financial clarity before marriage.
A prenup can also be important for two people who are still building their careers and expect to accumulate income and property in the future.
No. An attorney who prepares a prenuptial agreement represents one person, not both members of the couple. The other person should retain a separate attorney to review the agreement and provide independent advice.
Yes. A prenup can address a condominium or other real estate owned before the marriage or purchased by the couple. It can establish ownership, responsibility for expenses, credits for contributions, rights of occupancy and what will happen to the property if the marriage ends.
Each person should provide fair and reasonable disclosure of their income, property, financial obligations, and debts. The nature and extent of the required documentation will depend upon the circumstances. We will discuss the appropriate financial disclosure with you during the process.
You should retain your own attorney to review it. We can explain the agreement, advise you concerning its legal and practical consequences, identify possible concerns and communicate with the attorney who prepared it regarding any requested revisions.
The cost depends upon the complexity of the agreement, the couple’s financial circumstances and the amount of negotiation required. We begin with a consultation so that we can understand what you need, explain the anticipated process and provide information about the likely legal fee. In most cases, we are able to provide a flat fee rate, so you know what to expect!
Speak with a Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer Near Hoboken
A prenuptial agreement should do more than check a box before your wedding. It should reflect your financial circumstances, your plans for the marriage, and the decisions you and your future spouse have made about your life together.
BrideLawyer™ provides Hoboken couples with experienced, personal legal representation for the preparation and independent review of New Jersey prenuptial agreements. Our office is conveniently located in neighboring Weehawken, and video consultations are available throughout New Jersey.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your goals, your wedding date, and the type of agreement or legal review you need.
The Rivkind Law Firm
BrideLawyer™
Groomlawyer™
Weehawken, New Jersey
201.330.0061
Serving clients in Hoboken and throughout New Jersey
Attorneys licensed in New Jersey and New York
Attorney advertising. The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Reading this page or contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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