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Prenuptial Agreements

Couples entering into marriage may find themselves seeking to protect assets and preclude future protracted litigation. Whether a first-time marriage or one later in life, prenuptial agreements offer a secure way to allocate earnings, protect inherited wealth and ensure the distribution of one’s estate. Likewise, the prenuptial agreement may provide the non-moneyed spouse a stable standard of living, should the parties divorce. Regardless of the motivation, these agreements often become a source of premarital stress, as couples are negotiating a financial contract while they would prefer to be immersed in the joys of wedding plans.  I am well versed in all aspects of prenuptial mediation and legal services and will help you every step of the way.

There are two ways I can help you.

The first is for you and your future spouse to participate in prenuptial mediation—to come together and negotiate directly, with my assistance as neutral mediator, the terms of your agreement.

I ensure that you both understand the financial impact of the choices you face. Prenuptial mediation provides an opportunity for you to communicate directly about each of your financial concerns, needs and expectations as you enter into marriage. The results of this process are meant to yield an agreement that you both feel reflects your sense of fairness. In my role as your mediator, I will also advise you as to the legal requirements, including securing separate review counsel, thereby ensuring future enforceability of your agreement.

The second way I can assist you is to negotiate on your behalf with counsel for your betrothed, not as a mediator, but as  an advocate. I will explain the role of the law and the financial implications of your decisions. I can also draft the prenuptial agreement for you, or review one drafted by your future spouse’s attorney. While providing you advice and counsel, I am sensitive to the dynamics of conducting a financial negotiation while anticipating a marriage.

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M.B., New York, New York

“I cannot recommend Abby and Ellie from Family Mediation highly enough. These two attorneys are humanistic and effective practitioners of family law. They will help you and your spouse work through any problems that may arise. They are wise and experienced and most of all, they are decent human beings who really care about their clients.”

–M.B., New York, New York

J.D., Queens, New York

“I can’t imagine two mediators with more integrity and impartiality. They guided us through the difficult process of divorce with incredible knowledge, empathy, and honesty. Because of them, we established a neutral dialogue that has continued to this day. I am deeply grateful to Family Mediation.”

–J.D., Queens, New York

A.T., New York, New York

“Without reservation, I highly recommend Abby and Ellie. They are seasoned professionals whose legal expertise and unique co-mediation teamwork model, coupled with a humanistic approach, was effective in bringing a difficult situation to an amicable conclusion.”

–A.T., New York, New York

G.R., Brooklyn, New York

“Thank you both for all your help and hard work. You made a difficult process bearable. Thank you both for listening to me, understanding and then telling me what I needed to hear and know.”

–G.R., Brooklyn, New York

C.A., Manhattan

“Ellie and Abby were able to help resolve a conflict that had seemed irreconcilable after months of efforts by other professionals. Their deep empathy combined with legal expertise gave me the confidence I needed to withstand the most stressful challenge of my life. Their commitment to achieve optimal results went far above and beyond all my expectations.”

–C.A., Manhattan

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