Chula Vista, California

California’s Uniform Premarital Agreement Act defines prenuptial agreements in the state of California. Additionally, Section 1610 of the California Family Law Code defines what a premarital agreement is, what property it can include, and other pertinant details. Section 1611 says that such agreements also must be in writing. Couples cannot include sections related to children, child support, custody, daily household obligations, household chores, sexual relations, or adultery penalties. Such agreements, if valid, go into effect upon marriage.

California Family Law Code allows parties to amend or revoke a prenuptial agreement California after they get married if they follow similar procedures that were used to create the agreement.

Legal experts often agree that the most important part of the California Uniform Premarital Agreement Act is contained in section 1615. This portion of the act sets out when such agreement California are enforceable. Accordingly, certain requirements must be met such as; financial disclosure, conscionablity, no coercion, and understanding by the parties of what they are signing. California also specifies that at least seven days must pass between presentation of the agreement and when it is signed.

Premarital agreements can be complicated, so it is important to seek out a legal professional that has experience with your type of family law case. Nothing can substitute for the knowledge and experience of a qualified family law attorney.

Individual circumstances and facts vary from case to case. Nothing in this article should be construed as legal advice. Any and all questions about divorce, support or family law should be directed to a qualified and experienced family law attorney.

If you have further questions about spousal support, divorce or other family law issues, contact our offices today for your confidential consultation.

Chula Vista is a city located just south of San Diego. Ranked the second largest community in San Diego, Chula Vista offers a desirable location for residents. Chula Vista is close enough to both Mexico and San Diego to provide a good middle area for people who may work in either area. Community facilities such as the OnStage Playhouse and hundreds of great mom and pop restaurants offer Chula Vista a constant source of great food and entertainment. Housing communities within Chula Vista are growing rapidly as San Diego residents move south to Otay Ranch and Otay Mesa.

Residents of Chula Vista that have family law legal issues can use the South County Regional Center. Located on 500 3rd Avenue in Chula Vista, this facility is convenient to most residents.

We know that San Diego residents have many choices for their family law needs. With that in mind, we provide a comprehensive and confidential consultation where you can discuss your legal situation in detail with a qualified attorney. During this meeting, we will also offer appropriate strategies about to achieve your legal goal. This appointment can be scheduled online or by calling our office at 858-312-8500. Our attorneys have cultivated their experience in family law over a long history of practicing in cases that pertain to all aspects of divorce. We hope to be able to use our years of exemplary experience to help you with your case today.

To find out offices, take the 805 freeway North to the I-15 freeway North. We are located in the easily accessible community of Rancho Bernardo off Bernardo Center Drive. Once you exit the freeway, turn right, then left into Clock Tower office Complex. Signs are visible from the freeway and there is free parking. We are open from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday and closed on weekends and all legal holidays.