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.
- Ownership of a business, professional practice, or closely held company
- Significant income disparity or variable compensation
- Investment or inherited real estate
- Prior marriage, children, or estate planning concerns
- Upcoming relocation or multi state assets
- Desire for clarity rather than uncertainty under default divorce law
Considering a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement?
Call 412-351-4422 or schedule a consultation to discuss timing, jurisdiction, and the right structure for your situation.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a prenuptial agreement enforceable in Pennsylvania?
Yes, if properly executed. Pennsylvania follows the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act. Enforceability depends on full financial disclosure, voluntary execution without duress, and clear terms. Agreements that are rushed, one-sided, or lacking disclosure are vulnerable to challenge. We draft agreements designed to hold up, not just to be signed.
How far in advance of the wedding should a prenup be signed?
The closer to the wedding date, the more vulnerable the agreement is to a claim of duress or lack of meaningful review. We recommend beginning the process at least sixty to ninety days before the wedding. This allows time for disclosure, negotiation, independent review by both parties, and proper execution without pressure.
Can a prenuptial agreement protect my business?
Yes. A prenup can classify a business as separate property, define how appreciation during the marriage is treated, and establish how income from the business is characterized. Without a prenup, a closely held business can become subject to equitable distribution in a divorce even if your spouse had no ownership role. This applies equally to professional practices — physicians, surgeons, dentists, and other professionals with ownership interests in a practice and related enterprises such as surgery centers, imaging facilities, or real estate holdings face significant exposure without a properly drafted agreement. We have drafted prenuptial agreements for physicians and other professionals protecting practice ownership, future earnings, and business real estate from equitable distribution. This is one of the most common and highest-stakes reasons business owners and professionals seek prenuptial agreements.
Can a prenup address what happens at death, not just divorce?
Yes. A prenuptial agreement can address elective share rights, inheritance expectations, and how property passes at death. These provisions should be coordinated with wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations to ensure consistency. We coordinate prenup drafting with our estate planning practice when both sets of documents are involved.
We already own property together before marriage. Does a prenup still help?
Yes — and it becomes more important. Joint purchases, shared mortgage payments, and renovations made before marriage can create competing claims if the relationship ends. A prenup or cohabitation agreement can document each party’s contributions, define ownership interests, and prevent future disputes over appreciation or reimbursement claims.
Ready to Discuss a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement?
If you are considering a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement in Pennsylvania or Florida, contact our office to discuss timing, jurisdiction, and the appropriate structure for your situation.