North Carolina Marital Agreements Lawyer
Plan ahead and prevent disputes. We draft, review, enforce, and challenge prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, separation agreements, and marital settlement agreements across North Carolina—clear documents that courts, banks, and employers can follow.
Your North Carolina Marital Agreements Lawyer
Krispen Culbertson, drafting and litigating North Carolina prenuptial, postnuptial, separation, and marital settlement agreements for 20+ years—with enforceability, disclosure, and clean execution at the core.
Memberships: North Carolina State Bar; local family law sections. Courts: District Court calendars statewide with regular hearings in Guilford County.
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Core requirements: fair process, full & reasonable disclosure, voluntary signatures, and proper execution (e.g., notarization).
Independent counsel: separate attorneys reduce challenges and strengthen enforceability.
What you can address: property rights, debts, alimony terms, business interests, and estate planning coordination.
What you can’t lock in: child custody/support terms are always reviewable by the court based on the child’s best interests.
Prenuptial agreements (premarital)
Protect premarital assets, businesses, and expected inheritances. Define property and debt rights, and set or waive spousal support terms. We structure fair disclosures and execution so the agreement holds up later.
Postnuptial agreements (after marriage)
Postnups address new facts—business changes, inheritances, or asset growth. Similar to prenups, they rely on disclosure, voluntary agreement, and proper execution to be enforceable.
Separation agreements
When living apart, a separation agreement can resolve property division, alimony, and set expectations around parenting—often paired with consent orders for custody and support.
Marital settlement agreements (MSA)
At the end of a case, an MSA captures the full deal so the court can enter clear orders. Clean language avoids confusion at banks, payroll, and retirement plans.
Review, revisions, and second opinions
We review draft agreements, explain risks, and revise terms to match your goals. Second opinions are available on short timelines when needed.
Enforcement and challenges
We enforce valid agreements and challenge defective ones—focusing on disclosure, voluntariness, execution, and fairness. Bring your paperwork and timeline to the consult.
Business, inheritance, and complex assets
We tailor terms for closely held companies, equity comp (RSUs/options), trusts, and expected inheritances—coordinated with your CPA and estate plan.
Amendments and restatements
When facts change, we update older agreements with proper formalities so they continue to protect you.
Related: Equitable Distribution • Alimony • Divorce • Child Custody • Child Support
Costs and timelines—what to expect
- Drafting depends on complexity (business interests, trusts, equity compensation).
- Negotiation is faster with clean disclosure and early identification of key terms.
- Execution requires correct notarization/witnessing to avoid later challenges.
Disclosure & documents checklist
- 2–3 years of tax returns and recent pay stubs
- Bank, brokerage, retirement, and business financials
- Debt statements (mortgage, credit lines, cards, loans)
- Trust/inheritance documentation if relevant
- Prior agreements (prenup, postnup, separation) if any
Your first 72 hours with our team
1) Goals & risk review
Map your priorities and deal breakers.
2) Disclosure
Assemble a clean financial packet to support enforceability.
3) Draft
Tailor terms for assets, debts, alimony, and business protections.
4) Negotiate
Resolve open issues; coordinate independent counsel.
5) Execute
Sign with proper formalities; provide copies to key institutions.
FAQs
Are prenuptial agreements enforceable in North Carolina?
What can a prenup or postnup include?
Do both spouses need their own lawyer?
Can we change or revoke an agreement later?
What if I was pressured to sign?
Is notarization required?
Why North Carolina families choose Culbertson & Associates
- 20+ years drafting and litigating marital agreements
- Clear disclosures and execution to support enforceability
- Business, inheritance, and complex-asset experience
- Negotiation-first approach; tight language courts will follow
Client testimonials
They built a rock-solid prenup that felt fair. No drama—just clear terms and clean execution.
Our postnup protected my new business and avoided future arguments. The process was efficient and respectful.
The separation agreement covered property, support, and a path forward for parenting—no loose ends.
They enforced my agreement when it mattered. Precise filings and a calm courtroom presence.
Smart strategy and clear communication. My concerns were heard and reflected in the final draft.
Complex assets and equity comp were handled correctly. HR and the bank accepted everything without questions.
Visit Our Greensboro Office
Culbertson & Associates
315 Spring Garden St Ste #300, Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: (336) 272-4299
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Related resources: North Carolina Marital Agreements
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