Knoxville Prenuptial Agreement Attorneys
Secure Your Financial Future with a Knoxville Prenup
While it may not be the most romantic thing to think about when you are planning your wedding, a prenuptial agreement can be an important part of your marriage. This agreement can help you protect your assets, your business, and your children in the event of a divorce.
At Held Law Firm, our Knoxville prenuptial agreement lawyers can help you draft a fair and effective agreement that protects your interests and respects your relationship.
Call (865) 685-4780 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our team.
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement?
A prenuptial agreement is a legally binding document that a couple signs before getting married. This agreement outlines how property and assets will be divided if the couple gets a divorce. Prenuptial agreements can also be used to protect children from previous relationships and provide for them in the event of a divorce.
A valid prenuptial agreement will include:
- A full and fair disclosure of each party’s assets and liabilities
- The agreement was entered into voluntarily
- Each party had an opportunity to consult with an attorney
- Any waiver of alimony or spousal support is made knowingly and willingly
It is crucial to work with an experienced prenuptial agreement lawyer in Knoxville to ensure that your agreement is legally binding and enforceable.
Are There Limitations to a Prenuptial Agreement?
While a prenuptial agreement can provide important protections, there are some things that it cannot do. For example, a prenuptial agreement cannot determine child custody or child support. These decisions will be made by a judge based on the best interests of the child at the time of the divorce.
In addition, a prenuptial agreement cannot be used to encourage or promote divorce. The agreement cannot include any provisions for a financial reward or penalty for getting a divorce or for remaining married. If a judge determines that an agreement encourages divorce, it may be deemed unenforceable.
A prenuptial agreement can also include provisions for the division of marital property, which is property that is acquired during the marriage. However, the agreement cannot dictate the terms of the divorce. If a judge determines that the agreement is unfair, it may be disregarded.
For example, a judge may find that the agreement is unfair if it provides one spouse with all of the assets and leaves the other spouse with all of the marital debts. A judge can also disregard an agreement if one spouse did not fully disclose their assets and liabilities to the other spouse.
Reasons to Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
Many people believe that prenuptial agreements are only for the wealthy. However, anyone can benefit from a prenuptial agreement. This agreement can help you protect your assets, your business, and your children in the event of a divorce.
- Divorce is a common occurrence in America. A prenuptial agreement can help you avoid the financial and emotional stress of a contentious divorce.
- A prenuptial agreement can help you protect your business. Without a prenuptial agreement, your spouse may be entitled to a portion of your business if you get a divorce.
- If you have children from a previous relationship, a prenuptial agreement can help you ensure that they are provided for in the event of a divorce.
- A prenuptial agreement can help you protect your credit. If your spouse has a lot of debt, a prenuptial agreement can help you avoid being responsible for that debt if you get a divorce.
At Held Law Firm, we can help you determine if a prenuptial agreement is right for you and your situation. Our Knoxville prenuptial agreement attorneys have extensive experience and can help you make informed decisions for your future.
Contact Our Knoxville Prenup Attorneys!
Our Knoxville prenuptial agreement lawyers can help you draft a fair and effective agreement that protects your interests and respects your relationship.
Contact us online or call (865) 685-4780 today to schedule a consultation with our experienced prenuptial agreement attorneys in Knoxville.
Testimonials
Hear About Former Clients' Experiences
At Held Law Firm, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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After being married for over 40 years, I was at a point in my life that I no longer wanted to take care of every aspect of being in that situation. I felt it was time for me to start thinking more about my life and how I wanted to spend my remaining time that I have left. It was time for me to take care of ME. Thru a friend, I talked to a lady that works in family court and knows a lot about these matters. She gave me a list of 3 lawyers and Melanie's was the first on her list. I did talk to all 3 of them and Melanie was the one I felt the most comfortable with. She was very understanding of my situation and was easy to talk to. She explained things and answered my questions in ways that were easy to understand. My husband tried his best to talk me out of the divorce and tried to ignore the situation all together. With Melanie's help, I kept things moving along and was able to the divorce. Since he didn't contest any aspects of the divorce, Melanie made sure all my desires and needs were met and granted by the judge. She is very professional and responds in a timely manner. She also is a very nice person with a good sense of humor. I highly recommend Melanie and the staff of Held Law Firm. C. White- C. White
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We live in California and needed a law firm to help us get custody of our 2 young (9 and 12 yo) grand nephews after their mother passed away. Held Law Firm, Chelsea and Abigail, in particular were our warriors! They did not give us false hope and kept things in perspective though out the entire process. We had to fight for those boys and that's where the warrior part comes into play. The attorneys and support staff are really amazing! Keeping us informed and helping us to stay on task. It was difficult to be so far away but we finally went to court and we have been granted custody. WARRIORS! I highly recommend Held Law Firm! TB Northern California- TB Northern California
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Held law firm went above and beyond to help me with a case they don't normally do. I appreciate how dedicated they are to helping make sure the case goes well. I couldn't have had a better attorney helping me close my mom's estate. Thank you for all your hard work.- J.A.
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Newer to the Knoxville area and looking for a law firm to help us set up our will. Melanie Hogg, with Held Law Firm, came highly recommended and have to say the reviews were right. Melanie was responsive, patent with all our questions, and expertly walked us through getting all the documents we needed in order. Felt like we were in great hands with someone with lots of experience in this area of law. Would definitely recommend you reach out to Held Law Firm for all your legal needs and if you have the pleasure of working with Melanie you won't be disappointed.- A. Witte
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Margaret and her staff make you feel very welcome from the beginning. Everyone in the office makes a difficult process a lot easier to go through. She and her staff are kind, thoughtful, patient, brilliant, and incredibly good at what you hire them to do! I highly recommend Held Law Firm!- J.W.
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After interviewing almost every attorney in downtown Knoxville and finding them to minimize and plan to use a cookie cutter approach to my case I was deeply relieved to find Held Law Firm. They are the only legal team in the entire East Tennessee area that is attuned to the dire circumstances that are unique to divorcing a person with unresolved mental health issues. Trust me, I looked really hard. The team has been unfailingly supportive as they were dragged into the DCS allegations and custody drama that is too common when a diagnosed narcissist is a factor. Margaret Held and Chelsea Price even personally came to the scene of a mid divorce homicide attempt to speak directly with officers. I wouldn’t have gotten a badly needed Order of Protection without Held Law Firm being aggressive and taking my defense personally. Honestly, you cannot defend yourself from a narcissist without help. You cannot defend yourself against agencies without help. Held Law is local, women-owned, experienced, diverse, and supportive of your civil rights to their last breath. They are the team you need.- L. F.
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Margaret Held was excellent help with obtaining information on my divorce. She knew exactly what she was talking about and I feel confident that they are one of the best lawyer offices in Knoxville!- K. M.
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Short Version: Melanie and Chelsea are a force to be reckoned with and thank God they were on my side. Do yourself a favor and go with them. **Worth the read if you are searching for a Lawyer** Long Version: Melanie: I usually dread dealing with lawyers because of some bad experiences that I have had in the past. We have been taken advantage of, judged, and left with incomplete service before, and it is enough to leave a bad taste in anyone mouth when it concerns the legal system and lawyers in general. Then one day I had a trusted friend tell me about how they (and their friends) had great luck out of Held Law Firm. As much as I was nervous, I reached out to them, and to my surprise, a lovely, kind voice picked up the phone and listened to all my questions and got a consultation scheduled. I had dealt with a bunch of lawyers and never once did i see anything near the level of professionalism I experienced with Melanie. She was polite, kind, sympathetic, and made me feel welcome. We decided to go through with her, and she guided us each step of the way and the pricing was reasonable and we didn't feel any pressure at all. Melanie was so professional and organized that it was a landslide victory. -Melanie. You are awesome! Thank you so much! Chelsea: We had a 2 kid step-parent-adoption that needed to be done and we obviously were going back to Held because of the 10/10 service. Melanie suggested (Not forced, she said she could take the case if we really wanted to stay with her. They are NEVER pushy) that we go through Chelsea because she was very experienced and literally just got done with a very similar case. I took her advice, because I trust her. We got the pleasure to sit down and talk with Chelsea who was eager to work with us and help us get our problem fixed. She (like Melanie) was so wonderful to work with. She was so sweet to us and our children. She is very well spoken and gave us very clear instructions and worked with us every step of the way. I was so scared that the adoption wouldn't go through, and my kids wouldn't be safe, even though she was reassuring us the entire time. The entire thing went just like she said it would from day one. My gosh I have never seen a court case so one sided. She was so insanely organized that she had papers and forms ready to go 5 steps ahead of time. The judge was even impressed and complimented her for "really being on top of everything." Her foresight saved us from 2 more court appointments and 6 months of waiting. To beat it all this entire court session only lasted for about 10 minuted after we went up. I thank GOD that I have had Held Law Firm in my time of need. Who knows what would have happened with my kids if I didn't. My kids have been bragging to everyone that will listed about their new names. -Chelsea, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!- R. F.
Why Hire Held Law Firm?
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A Team of Fearless Trial Attorneys
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Over 50 Years of Experience in Family Law