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Marital Agreements

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Leech Tishman has a depth of experience assisting clients with both pre- and post-marital agreements. Our attorneys always recommend that individuals entering into a marriage with existing assets should safeguard their wealth by setting forth financial expectations in the event of a separation or divorce.

While the discussion of a premarital agreement can be uncomfortable, these agreements prevent unnecessary legal disputes and expenses over contested assets. Our skilled attorneys are trained to analyze your case and provide you with a recommendation regarding the provisions of these agreements. It is our goal to draft legally appropriate pre- and post-marital agreements that leave little room for ambiguity or uncertainty.

While we recommend that clients enter into premarital agreements to establish financial expectations before entering into the contract of marriage, we are also able to assist in the preparation of post-marital agreements. These documents provide both parties with clearly defined financial safeguards, lay out the financial expectations both during the marriage and in the event of divorce, and provide clients with a more efficient route to separation.  

  • Consult with client and provide recommendation for provisions of pre- and post-marital agreements 
  • Draft appropriate paperwork and arrange for both parties to sign the agreement  
  • Negotiate with opposing party’s counsel to create a fair, clearly defined agreement for both parties  
  • Represent client in the event that a pre- or post-marital agreement is contested and litigation becomes necessary 

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Stefanie L. Pate

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412.261.1600

spate@leechtishman.com

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Stefanie Pate

Stefanie L. Pate

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