Prenuptials – What They Can and Cannot Do
Author: Whitney A. Hey, Esq. Family Law Group About Whitney Prenuptials August 2, 2022 Colorado law includes the ability for people contemplating marriage to conclude prenuptial agreements. Prenuptial agreements are also known as premarital agreements. People often have questions about what can be done with a prenuptial agreement and what cannot be done with one. What you can do with a prenuptial agreement You can decide in advance what would happen at the time of a legal separation, divorce, or death on multiple issues: How the property and debts would be divided Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony or spousal support. How any attorney’s fees would be divided What you cannot do with a prenuptial agreement Adversely limit child support Control what would happen in the future on child custody Limit the grounds for legal separation or divorce Limit a remedy available to a victim of domestic violence Punish a party for starting a court case leading to a legal separation or divorce At Family Law Group, we can help you understand prenuptial agreements. Our knowledgeable attorneys can help you go through the process of creating a prenuptial agreement. We are here to help. Give us a call at (719) 684-2328 or email us at info@familylawgroup.us. Contact Us