International Prenuptial Agreement in Massachusetts

A Prenuptial Agreement is strongly recommended for individuals who are planning to marry a foreign spouse or who are planning to reside internationally.

If you are married to a foreign spouse or if you expect to reside internationally, you need to consider the impact of such jurisdictions in the event of a divorce. There is usually no reason not to enter into a Prenuptial Agreement. A Prenuptial Agreement is a vehicle used as a means to protect both spouses.

Just like most individuals establish a will to protect their families and loved ones, entering into a Prenuptial Agreement ensures that the division of the property will be followed in the manner in which both future spouses spelled out in that agreement. As much as a will's function is to control the division of property of a person after death to limit the Probate Court's involvement, a Prenuptial Agreement acts as a means to control the division of marital property limiting the discretion of a Judge and the Family Court's involvement. Indeed, placing in the hands of one Judge all of your marital property or debt for division may result in uncertainty.

One crucial aspect of an International Prenuptial Agreement is the choice of law clause. When drafting a Prenuptial Agreement with international connotations, one must consider the laws of different jurisdictions to craft a prenuptial agreement that will work best for international spouses. Indeed, different jurisdictions will allow different laws to be enforced or prevent other laws from being enforced. Different jurisdictions require different components to be included or left out of the Prenuptial Agreement so that it may be enforceable. Ensuring that the Prenuptial Agreement contains valid and enforceable laws is crucial to avoid rendering the Prenuptial Agreement null and void.

The Attorneys at the Law Office of Aurelie M. Couturier, P.C., are well versed in the laws of various jurisdictions, especially the laws of France, and have extensive experience in working with local law firms to incorporate local laws into the Prenuptial Agreement.

To consult with a Massachusetts lawyer about your International Prenuptial agreement or if you have other Massachusetts International family law questions, please contact us at (508) 559-2240. We will be happy to schedule an appointment for an initial consultation. Our offices are in Brockton, MA.

We service clients in all matters in Attleboro, Boston, Brockton, Cambridge, Chelsea, Dorchester, Fall River, Hingham, Lawrence, Lynn, New Bedford, Plymouth, Quincy, Roxbury, Salem, Stoughton, Taunton, West Roxbury, Wareham, Worcester, and Wrentham, to only name a few Courts.

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