Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Protect your future with a well-crafted agreement. We help couples plan ahead with thoughtful, enforceable prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
Jennifer Chen
Associate Attorney
Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?
Prenuptial agreements aren't just for the wealthy. Discover the benefits of premarital planning, what makes a prenup enforceable in Colorado, and how having an agreement can actually strengthen your relationship.
Jennifer Chen
Associate Attorney
Understanding Prenups in Colorado
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements aren't just for the wealthy—they're practical tools that help couples define expectations and protect both parties if the unexpected happens. Far from being unromantic, these agreements encourage honest conversations about finances and can actually strengthen relationships.
A prenuptial agreement is signed before marriage; a postnuptial agreement is signed after. Both serve similar purposes: defining how property will be characterized and divided, whether spousal maintenance will be paid, and how financial matters will be handled during the marriage.
Colorado law requires certain formalities for these agreements to be enforceable. Both parties must make full financial disclosure, have adequate time to consider the agreement, and ideally have independent legal counsel. The agreement must be fair at the time of enforcement—courts won't uphold provisions that are unconscionable.
Our attorneys help clients create comprehensive, enforceable agreements that protect their interests while being fair to both parties. We also review agreements drafted by other attorneys to ensure your interests are protected.
The Prenups Process
Here's what to expect when working with Hartwell Family Law on your case.
Initial Discussion
We'll discuss your goals, assets, and concerns to understand what the agreement should accomplish.
Financial Disclosure
Both parties prepare complete financial disclosures—essential for enforceability.
Drafting
We draft the agreement addressing property characterization, division, maintenance, and other provisions.
Independent Review
The other party should have their own attorney review the agreement—this protects enforceability.
Negotiation
If changes are needed, we negotiate provisions that work for both parties.
Execution
Both parties sign with proper formalities, ensuring the agreement will be enforceable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about prenups in Colorado.
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