Getting Married? Our Ohio Prenup Lawyers Can Help
If you're considering a prenup or postnup, our family law attorneys can guide you through the process.
If you're considering a prenup or postnup, our family law attorneys can guide you through the process.
Start Your Marriage With Clarity and Protection
Whether you’re protecting family assets, planning for children from a previous relationship, or entering marriage with unequal finances, a prenup can help reduce stress and prevent future conflict.
At Slater & Zurz, we assist with:
- High-net-worth prenups involving complex assets or business ownership
- First marriages where one partner has significantly more debt or savings
- Second marriages involving children from prior relationships
- Prenups to protect family inheritances or property
- Postnups created after major life changes (e.g., launching a business, receiving an inheritance)
- Agreements involving spousal support or retirement planning
Why Ohioans Turn to Slater & Zurz’s Prenup Lawyers
For over 30 years, our prenup attorneys have helped families navigate life’s most important transitions.
- Talk directly to family law attorneys who care
- 6 offices across Ohio
- Step-by-step guidance and full transparency
What Can Be Covered in a Prenuptial Agreement?
A prenup can address nearly all financial matters that might arise during or after a marriage. Common provisions include:
- Protection of individual premarital assets and debts
- Division of marital property in the event of divorce
- Spousal support (amount and duration)
- Business ownership and interests
- Retirement accounts and life insurance
- Inheritance and family property
- Financial responsibilities during the marriage
- Protection for children from previous relationships
- Distribution of assets upon a spouse’s death
We’ll work with you to identify which issues matter most and draft clear terms that reflect your goals.
What Makes a Prenup Legally Enforceable in Ohio?
In Ohio, a prenuptial agreement must meet several requirements to be upheld in court:
- It must be in writing, signed, and notarized before the marriage
- It must be entered into voluntarily, without coercion, pressure, or fraud
- There must be full and accurate disclosure of all assets, liabilities, and income from both parties
- The agreement must be fair and not encourage divorce or unlawful behavior
Additionally, prenups are more likely to be upheld if both parties had time to review the terms and consult independent legal counsel. Our attorneys can draft or review your agreement to ensure it holds up if ever challenged.
The Difference Between Prenups and Postnups
If you’re already married, it’s not too late to protect your assets or clarify financial arrangements. Postnuptial agreements (or “postnups”) offer many of the same benefits and are commonly used after a change in circumstances, such as starting a business, receiving an inheritance, or blending families.
We can help you determine whether a postnup makes sense and draft terms that reflect your new priorities.
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What Happens When You Call Slater & Zurz
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