Prenuptial Agreements
Unfortunately, divorce rates in the United States remain high. Naturally, almost no couple plans to get divorced before they get married. However, in some cases a couple can greatly benefit from a pre-nuptial agreement. By making domestic agreements before marriage about how property should be divided when the marriage ends, parties can avoid a lot of expensive and confrontational divorce litigation.

When contemplating prenuptial agreements, domestic agreements, or postnuptial cohabitation agreements, a main consideration is whether the agreement will be enforced. A competent Washington State divorce attorney can advise you of the factors that courts will consider regarding enforcement. McKinley Irvin Seattle family law attorneys have drafted many prenuptial agreements and postnuptial co-habitation agreements for the benefit of couples who desire clarity about their finances going forward in a relationship. We can advise you on the following factors that the court will consider when enforcing such agreements : Are the subjects of agreement enforceable? Did the parties enter into the agreement without coercion? Did each party fully disclose his or her assets prior to entering the agreement? These are just some of the factors involved, and much depends upon the circumstances of each case.

Postnuptial Co-habitation Agreements
McKinley Irvin family law attorneys have assisted many clients in reviewing, negotiating, drafting, enforcing, and challenging prenuptial agreements and post nuptial cohabitation agreements. Sometimes unmarried co-habiting couples, because their relationship does not fall under state marriage laws, can greatly benefit from the clarity of post nuptial co-habitation agreements. At McKinley Irvin, our lawyers are thoroughly familiar with Washington State family law and general contract law, and are thus in a unique position to represent clients in this area. Contact one of our agreements attorneys today for your Seattle prenuptial agreement, Bellevue prenuptial agreement or Washington State prenuptial agreement.