Many people are familiar with prenuptial agreements, which some couples create before getting married to determine how finances and other issues will be handled in the event of a divorce. But not everyone knows that postnuptial agreements can provide many of the same benefits.
North Carolina law permits postnuptial agreements. A postnuptial agreement is a written agreement that is created after the couple is married. The contents of the postnuptial agreement typically address issues involving equitable distribution and the division of marital property in the event of a separation or divorce.
To be valid, a postnuptial agreement must be signed by both partners in a marriage and must be executed voluntarily. It is a good idea for each partner to have a separate lawyer when negotiating the terms of a postnuptial agreement to protect their interests.