As you search for quality legal representation to help with drafting a pre-marital agreement, it may cross your mind to hire just one family law attorney to represent you and your soon-to-be spouse. After all, you are both on the same page. Not to mention, bringing in one lawyer versus two could cut down on expenses and create one channel of communication for everyone.
While the idea of sharing a family law attorney for your prenup may sound great on paper, here’s why it just doesn’t work:
It’s a Simple Matter of Conflict of Interest
It is unethical for one family law attorney to simultaneously represent both sides in a pre-marital agreement. Even if you and your soon-to-be spouse agree that a prenup is the right move for your pending marriage and are willing to work together to ensure the terms outlined in the contract are something you can both agree on, it is strongly recommended that you seek independent legal advice.
This ensures a fair and complete disclosure of each other’s property and liabilities. More importantly, each party’s roles and responsibilities outlined in the prenup can be carefully reviewed from a legal perspective to ensure everyone’s rights are protected.
There are no denying many positives to having a pre-marital agreement, and it may be the best long-term decision for you and your future spouse. That said, it’s critically important that you know what you’re signing. All too many times, couples who think they know what they’re getting into rarely do without talking to their lawyer first. If a lawyer were to represent both spouses when drafting a pre-marital agreement, the document could be thrown out in court if it were to be created.
A few benefits of hiring your family law attorney include:
- Objective, impartial, and professional guidance
- Ensuring your rights are protected
- Help you make informed decisions throughout the process
- Reaching the best possible outcome for your unique situation
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