Protect Your Interests with a
Prenuptial Agreement in California
You are not planning for a divorce — but California community property law can significantly affect your financial future. At Haslam Perri Law Firm, our board-certified attorneys draft enforceable prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that protect your assets, your business, and your peace of mind.
Prenuptial Agreements — Ontario CA
Protecting Your Financial Future Before You Say 'I Do'
If you are considering remarriage, or going into a marriage with significant financial holdings, it is important to consider drafting a prenuptial agreement. California is a community property state — any personal property and financial assets you acquire over the course of your marriage must be divided equally in the event of a divorce settlement.
A prenuptial agreement is an important legal document used to protect the personal property you owned prior to the date of marriage — including real estate, business interests, investments, and other assets. At Haslam Perri Law Firm, our attorneys know which terms are typically enforceable and which are likely to be considered non-binding under California law.
We give you the confidence that your prenuptial agreement will hold up in court — protecting your interests and those of your future spouse with a fair, transparent, and legally sound document. We also handle postnuptial agreements for couples already married who wish to clarify their financial arrangements.
- ✓Prenuptial agreements drafted and reviewed
- ✓Postnuptial agreements for already-married couples
- ✓High-asset and business protection expertise
- ✓Both parties represented by independent counsel
- ✓Board-certified — AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
What a Prenup Can Protect
- ✓Pre-marital property and savings
- ✓Business interests and ownership
- ✓Real estate and investment portfolios
- ✓Inheritance rights for prior children
- ✓Spousal support terms and limits
Legal Requirements
What Makes a California Prenuptial Agreement Legally Binding?
California has strict requirements for enforceable prenuptial agreements under the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act. Our attorneys ensure every requirement is met — giving you full confidence your agreement will hold up in court.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Both Before and After Marriage — We Handle Both
Whether you are preparing for your first marriage, entering a second marriage, or already married and wanting to clarify your financial arrangements, Haslam Perri Law Firm provides expert representation for both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements throughout San Bernardino County.
Who Should Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
It Makes Sense to Protect Your Financial Interests
You are not planning for a divorce — but California’s community property laws mean that what you build during your marriage belongs equally to both spouses. A prenuptial agreement is not a sign of distrust — it is a sign of financial maturity and respect for both parties’ futures.
Our attorneys are ready to answer all of your questions about prenuptial agreements. We know which terms are typically acceptable and which are likely to be considered non-binding — and we will draft an agreement you can rely on.
- ✓Entering marriage with significant assets or savings
- ✓Owning a business or professional practice
- ✓Getting remarried — especially with children from prior relationships
- ✓Receiving or expecting a significant inheritance
- ✓Significant income disparity between partners
- ✓One partner has significant existing debts
Related Practice Areas
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What Our Prenuptial Agreement Clients Say
"Donald Haslam drafted our prenuptial agreement with complete professionalism. He made sure both of us understood every provision and that the agreement was fair and enforceable. We entered our marriage with total confidence."
"I had significant business assets going into my second marriage. Haslam Perri drafted a prenuptial agreement that protected my company while being completely fair to my fiancée. Expert work throughout."
"My fiancé presented me with a prenup and I was uncomfortable signing without advice. Haslam Perri reviewed it, identified several unfair terms, and negotiated better provisions on my behalf. Invaluable service."
Frequently Asked Questions
Prenuptial Agreements — Questions Answered
Clear answers to the most common prenuptial agreement questions in San Bernardino County. Contact our Ontario offices to learn more about prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
A prenuptial agreement — also called a premarital agreement — is a legally binding contract signed before marriage that determines how assets and debts will be handled if the marriage ends. In California, a prenuptial agreement can address the characterization of separate and community property, spousal support rights and limitations, property division in the event of divorce or death, protection of business interests, inheritance rights for children from previous relationships, and financial rights and responsibilities during the marriage. At Haslam Perri Law Firm, our board-certified attorneys draft enforceable prenuptial agreements that protect both parties’ interests.
California has strict requirements for enforceable prenuptial agreements under the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act. The agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. Each party must have their own independent legal counsel, or must waive that right in writing. The agreement must be signed at least seven days after the final version is presented to the other party. Both parties must fully and accurately disclose all assets and debts. The terms must not be unconscionable. Our attorneys ensure every requirement is met — giving you confidence your agreement will hold up in court.
California law requires that each party have at least seven days to review the final version of the prenuptial agreement before signing. However, our firm recommends drafting the agreement at least 90 days before the wedding. This timeline ensures neither party can later claim they signed under duress or without adequate time to review — one of the most common grounds for challenging a prenuptial agreement in court. The earlier you begin the process, the stronger your agreement will be.
California law prohibits certain provisions in prenuptial agreements. You cannot use a prenuptial agreement to eliminate a spouse’s right to receive reasonable spousal support if doing so would leave them eligible for public assistance. You cannot include provisions that encourage divorce, regulate personal matters such as household duties, waive child support rights, or include terms that violate any law or public policy. Our attorneys know exactly which provisions will hold up in court and which will not — protecting you from agreements that could be invalidated entirely.
A postnuptial agreement is a legally binding contract entered into by spouses after they are already married. It serves the same general purpose as a prenuptial agreement — addressing property rights, spousal support, and asset division in the event of divorce or death. Postnuptial agreements are often sought after a significant change in financial circumstances, such as starting a business, receiving an inheritance, or resolving marital difficulties. California law applies similar enforceability requirements to postnuptial agreements as to prenuptial agreements.
Yes. A prenuptial agreement can be challenged in California court if it was not signed voluntarily, if one party did not have independent legal counsel and did not waive that right in writing, if the final version was presented less than seven days before signing, if there was incomplete or fraudulent financial disclosure, or if specific terms are unconscionable. This is why having experienced legal representation — both when drafting and when reviewing — is essential for both parties. At Haslam Perri Law Firm, we draft agreements built to withstand court scrutiny.
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Contact Haslam Perri Law Firm to learn more about prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. We give you the confidence that your agreement will protect your interests — and hold up in court.