Family law · Prenuptial agreements
A prenuptial agreement is a clarity document
Deciding together, calmly, in advance, is easier than deciding later under pressure.
Planning ahead, without the awkwardness
Preparing for marriage is exciting and a little overwhelming. Considering a prenuptial agreement is a practical part of it.
With 17+ years of practice, founding attorney Brittany Klaus Crothers helps couples put these agreements together with care. One important note: you and your spouse-to-be each need your own attorney for a prenup. Located in Hales Corners, we serve all of southeastern Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee and Waukesha metro.
What a prenup does
A prenuptial agreement is a contract signed before marriage. It sets out how you would divide assets and property if the marriage were to end.
It distinguishes marital property, which you acquire during the marriage, from separate property, which you owned beforehand. Having that written down prevents disputes and gives both of you financial clarity from day one.
What happens without one
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Wisconsin is a community property state, which means courts generally split marital property 50-50.
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Disagreements arise over what counts as marital versus separate. If one of you owns a business, for example, a prenup can protect that interest. Without one, you risk lengthy proceedings and meaningful financial loss.
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The better move is to set clear expectations from the start.
Choosing the right attorney for your prenup
You want someone who will advocate for you specifically, and who will explain each provision in language you can actually evaluate.
Attorney Crothers offers personalized attention and drafts the agreement around your real circumstances, not a template. However sensitive the conversation feels, the goal is a document you both understand and can live with.
Take control of your future
Call 414-519-6255 or send a message to schedule a completely free consultation.