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Blog 2021 February Can I Make Modifications to a Prenuptial Agreement?
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Can I Make Modifications to a Prenuptial Agreement?

Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny || 15-Feb-2021

When you and your spouse initially created your prenuptial agreement, life might have been very different, especially if you acquired a substantial amount of assets, property, or if you had children. If you think the terms of your prenuptial agreement are in need of an update, the good news is that is possible. However, your spouse must agree to any of the modifications you make, much like you had to agree to the original terms of this legal document. If your spouse is not on the same page, the terms will remain the same.

Changing Your Prenuptial Agreement

When spouses revise a prenuptial agreement, this is known as an amendment. The amendment will take the form of one or more additional pages, which will be added to the end of your prenuptial agreement, overriding certain parts of your prenuptial agreement. To ensure this process goes smoothly and accurately reflects your wishes, it is crucial to hire a family law attorney to guide you through it, review it, and have it notarized.

Here are some reasons couples often revoke or alter their prenuptial agreement:

  • They no longer feel like they want or need one.
  • They had children that they want to account for in the agreement.
  • They want to reassess property allocation.
  • They acquired a substantial amount of property that was not included in the initial prenuptial agreement.

If you are in the process of getting a divorce or you are separated, you cannot change the terms of your prenuptial agreement. Modifications can only be made before the marriage or during the marriage.

Reach Out to Our Experienced Family Law Team to Schedule an Initial Case Review Today!

If you and your spouse agree to make changes to your prenuptial agreement, the knowledgeable family law team at the Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny can guide you through the process. Our attorneys are backed by more than 30 years of combined experience, so you can feel confident in our ability to guide you through the process of modifying your prenuptial agreement and ensuring your interests are protected. If you agree to revoke your prenuptial agreement, we can assist you with this as well.

Call our legal team today at (713) 936-2300 to set up an initial case review with one of our attorneys to discuss the changes you wish to make to your marital agreement.

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