Marriage is built on love, but it also carries legal and financial responsibilities. For many couples, a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement provides clarity, protection, and peace of mind. At Brooks Family Law, we help Arizona couples draft, review, and enforce marital agreements that safeguard their interests while strengthening their relationship with honesty and transparency.

A prenuptial agreement—commonly called a “prenup”—is a contract created before marriage that outlines how assets, debts, and financial matters will be handled if the marriage ends in divorce or legal separation.

Prenups are not only for high-net-worth individuals. They can benefit anyone who wants to:

By setting clear terms before marriage, prenups help reduce uncertainty and conflict down the road.

A postnuptial agreement—or “postnup”—is similar to a prenup but is created after the marriage has already begun. Couples may pursue a postnup for several reasons, including:

Postnuptial agreements allow couples to address financial matters proactively, even after saying “I do.”

Arizona is a community property state, which means marital property is generally divided equally in divorce. Without a marital agreement, the court makes decisions about property division, which may not reflect your wishes.

A well-drafted prenup or postnup can:

Our team at Brooks Family Law ensures your agreement complies with Arizona law and reflects your unique needs.

If disputes arise, courts will examine whether these requirements were met. Our firm carefully drafts agreements to ensure they are legally sound and enforceable.

We understand that conversations about prenups and postnups can feel uncomfortable. That’s why we approach each case with sensitivity, respect, and a focus on building trust. Our services include:

Our goal is to help you and your spouse create an agreement that fosters security, fairness, and peace of mind.