Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreement Attorney – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Florida

Lebovitz & Lebovitz, P.A. drafts and reviews prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
for individuals, professionals, and business owners in Pennsylvania, with additional representation for
Florida agreements when appropriate. Our work focuses on enforceability, financial clarity, and protecting premarital assets, business interests, income, and inherited property.

We regularly represent clients where one or both parties own business interests,
investment real estate, equity compensation, or family wealth, or where relocation between states is anticipated.
These matters often overlap with broader estate planning considerations and long term asset protection.
Our role is not to negotiate emotions, but to document expectations clearly and defensibly
so the agreement holds up if it is ever tested.

Prenuptial Agreements

A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into before marriage that defines property rights,
income treatment, business interests, debt allocation, and financial expectations in the event of divorce or death.

In Pennsylvania and Florida, enforceability depends on proper disclosure, voluntariness, timing, and clear drafting.
Agreements that rely on templates or rushed execution often fail when challenged. We draft agreements intended to
withstand scrutiny, not just signature.

Prenuptial Agreements, Cohabitation, and Pre Marriage Property

Many clients seek a prenuptial agreement after living together, purchasing property,
or making significant financial contributions before marriage. These circumstances
require careful drafting to accurately reflect intent and avoid future disputes.

We routinely address situations involving cohabitation prior to marriage,
homes owned by one party before marriage, joint purchases, mortgage payments,
renovations, and shared expenses. Proper agreements clarify ownership, preserve
separate property, and prevent later claims for reimbursement or appreciation.

When appropriate, we also prepare cohabitation agreements or incorporate
pre marriage property provisions directly into a prenuptial or
postnuptial agreement to ensure continuity before and after marriage.

Postnuptial Agreements

A postnuptial agreement is executed after marriage. These agreements are commonly used
when parties did not sign a prenup, when circumstances change, or when financial clarity is needed during marriage.

Postnups can address property classification, income, business interests, and estate planning alignment. Because
courts scrutinize postnuptial agreements carefully, drafting and execution are critical. We structure postnups to
meet heightened enforceability standards while remaining practical.

Pennsylvania and Florida Considerations

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are governed by state law. Pennsylvania and Florida differ in
disclosure rules, treatment of income, and enforcement standards.

We advise clients on which law should apply, how relocation may affect enforceability, and how agreements should
coordinate with estate plans, trusts, and business structures. This is particularly important for clients with
assets or residences in more than one state.

What We Focus On

• Clear classification of separate and marital property
• Business ownership, valuation, and income treatment
• Protection of premarital and inherited assets
• Real estate and entity interests
• Enforceability under Pennsylvania or Florida law
• Coordination with estate planning documents

Fees and Process

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements vary in complexity depending on assets, disclosure requirements,
negotiation scope, and jurisdiction. We explain process and fees at the outset and focus on efficient,
defensible drafting.

Our goal is a document that reduces future risk rather than creating it.