Postnuptial & Separation Agreements

Separation Agreements – Postnuptial Agreements – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Although there is no such thing as a “legal separation” in Pennsylvania, married couples who separate must deal with interim issues such as child visitation schedules, temporary support payments, or preservation of assets. Our lawyers at the Pittsburgh law firm, Gillotti, Capistro & Beck, P.C., develop effective solutions to temporary problems such as these. Contact us to learn how to protect yourself with a separation agreement .

When clients come to us seeking a separation agreement, they are frequently upset and anxious. Their marriage is falling apart. They may be on their own for the first time in years. Having a strong separation agreement can ease some of the stress. We work with clients to be sure all issues are covered, so that they may avoid unpleasant surprises six months or a year later. We negotiate with the other spouse’s attorneys when needed, sparing our clients from emotionally charged confrontations with the ex-spouse.

Postnuptial agreements are similar to prenups, except they are entered into by people who have already married. These contracts can cover matters such as who will live in the marital residence in the event of death or divorce, how property will be divided, whether any property is excluded—in short, the same things included in a prenuptial agreement .

Clients come to us seeking postnups for a variety of reasons. They may not have thought of it before the marriage. The situation of one of the spouses may have changed drastically because of an inheritance, job change, or illness. Whatever their reason for wanting a postnuptial agreement, clients can be assured that we will draft the agreement with thoroughness and a commitment to making it withstand court scrutiny .

For more information about postnuptial agreements or separation agreements, contact an attorney at the law firm of Gillotti, Capistro & Beck, P.C. We will use our years of experience and our knowledge of marital law to assist you.