Practice Area
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Protect your interests and enter marriage with clarity, confidence, and mutual understanding.
Thoughtful Agreements for a Strong Foundation
A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is not a sign of distrust — it is a thoughtful, practical tool that allows couples to define their financial rights and obligations clearly, before a dispute arises. These agreements can protect premarital assets, family inheritances, business interests, and the financial security of children from prior relationships.
At Bouklas & Associates PLLC, we approach marital agreements with sensitivity and professionalism. We understand that these conversations can be delicate, and we work to ensure that both parties feel heard, informed, and confident in the agreement they are entering.
Our attorneys have extensive experience drafting and reviewing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for clients across a wide range of circumstances — from young professionals protecting modest assets to high-net-worth individuals with complex financial portfolios and family business interests.
Our Marital Agreement Services
Prenuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement is entered into before marriage and governs the division of assets and debts in the event of divorce or death. We draft comprehensive prenuptial agreements that address all relevant financial matters and are designed to withstand legal challenge.
Postnuptial Agreements
A postnuptial agreement is entered into after marriage and can address changes in financial circumstances, the acquisition of new assets, or the desire to clarify financial rights that were not addressed before the wedding. We advise on the enforceability of postnuptial agreements under New York law.
Business Interest Protection
For business owners, a marital agreement is an essential tool for protecting the business from division in a divorce. We draft provisions that clearly define the business as separate property and address the treatment of any increase in business value during the marriage.
Protection of Inherited Assets
Inheritances are generally separate property under New York law, but they can lose their separate character if commingled with marital assets. A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can provide clear, enforceable protection for inherited wealth.
Children from Prior Relationships
For individuals entering a second marriage with children from a prior relationship, a marital agreement can ensure that specific assets are preserved for those children, complementing the estate plan and avoiding potential conflicts between a surviving spouse and children from a prior marriage.
Agreement Review & Independent Counsel
If your future spouse has presented you with a prenuptial agreement, it is essential that you have independent legal counsel review it before you sign. We provide thorough, objective reviews and negotiate modifications where appropriate.
Why Choose Bouklas & Associates
- Sensitive, professional counsel that respects the personal nature of marital agreements
- Comprehensive agreements designed to withstand legal challenge
- Experience with complex financial portfolios, business interests, and family wealth
- Independent review and negotiation for parties presented with an agreement
- Serving clients throughout New York City and Long Island
Schedule a Consultation
Planning to marry or recently married? Contact our office to schedule a confidential consultation about a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement.