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In short, yes, you should have an attorney to represent you in a postnuptial agreement for several reasons: To be sure you are treated fairly in the agreement. To have the agreement upheld, as a court is much more likely to say it is a valid contract if both parties were represented by counsel when they entered into it.

What Can You Not Put in a Prenup? Child Custody. A prenuptial agreement cannot predetermine child custody arrangements. Child Support. Provisions that Violate the Law. Distinctions Between Separate & Marital Property. Establishment or Elimination of Alimony. Business Ownership. Spousal Responsibilities. Estate Planning.

The only downside to signing a postnuptial agreement is that they are less likely to be enforced because courts prefer these types of contracts to be entered into prior to marriage. If you are married and are interested in drafting a postnuptial agreement, it is important that you retain and consult an attorney.

To be legally binding, Postnuptial Agreements must follow these requirements: The agreement isn't created through fraud, duress, deceit, coercion, mistake or misrepresentation. The spouses fully disclose their finances and all material facts. The agreement's terms are fair and equitable.

Additionally, if the amendments being made would adversely affect any children involved, those changes would not be possible to make. The postnup, just like a prenup, can even be revoked if both parties mutually agree on getting rid of it.

Failure to Disclose All Assets Any fraudulent activity and lack of disclosure can invalidate the postnuptial agreement in the court. For instance, if one spouse conceals or devalues assets, it can make the marital agreement unfair. A unfair deal could become the ground for challenging it in court.

Postnuptial agreements can cover various aspects, including division of property, management of real estate, and spousal support. However, they cannot include provisions related to child custody, child support, or anything against California law or public policy.

Any concealment, deception, or fraud will likely result in the postnuptial agreement being invalidated in court. Family law courts must also believe that the agreement is fair. If a judge believes that the postnup is significantly biased or unfair to one spouse, the document may not stand up in court.

A postnuptial agreement is void if it was not voluntarily and intentionally signed by both parties, or if one spouse was coerced or threatened into signing it. If one or both parties are under duress at the time of signing, the postnuptial agreement may be rendered invalid.