Experienced Attorneys Serving the St. Louis Metro Area
It is always much cheaper to take preventative legal measures than to resort to remedial ones. For this reason, working with a lawyer on pre or post-marital agreements is a smart decision that often saves clients time, money and heartache.
At the Kallen Law Firm, LLC, in St. Louis, I encourage my clients to create pre and post-marital agreements that protect their interests. I use in-depth knowledge of the law and 19 years of experience to help my clients achieve their objectives under Missouri law.
Prenuptial Agreements
For many couples, prenuptial agreements are an excellent way to protect their interests before entering into a marriage relationship. While they may not be the most romantic part of wedding planning, they create a forum for couples to talk about their concerns, just in case.
Prenuptial agreements are also a smart idea for older couples entering into second marriages. Often, these couples have substantial assets that should be protected. They may also have children from previous marriages who should inherit property according to their parent's wishes if anything should happen in the future.
Postnuptial Agreements
In most ways, a postnuptial or post-marital agreement serves the same purpose as a prenuptial agreement, except that spouses create the agreement after they marry. Strict legal requirements must be followed, including the duty to disclose property held by both spouses.
Encourage Communication — Contact a Lawyer
Communication is the foundation of the lawyer/client relationship. Communication with your lawyer should be open, clear and constructive — very much like what you have with your family and friends.
The best way to discover whether or not you communicate well with your lawyer is to schedule a free initial consultation about your concerns. To schedule a free initial consultation with me, contact my Saint Louis law office by calling 314.802.4948 or by completing my online contact form.
