North Carolina Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer
Protect what matters before you marry. We draft, review, enforce, and challenge North Carolina prenuptial (premarital) agreements—fair disclosure, independent counsel coordination, clean execution, and clauses banks, payroll, and courts can follow.
Your North Carolina Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer
Krispen Culbertson, North Carolina family law attorney with 20+ years drafting and litigating prenuptial agreements—disclosure packages, fairness review, enforceability checks, and execution that meets North Carolina formalities.
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: voluntary signatures, full & reasonable disclosure, and proper execution (notarization). Fair process is what courts look for.
Independent counsel: each party should have their own lawyer. It reduces challenges and increases enforceability.
What prenups can cover: property classification, debts, equitable distribution waivers/terms, business interests, and alimony terms. Custody/support remain court-reviewable.
Timing matters: more lead time means fewer “duress” arguments. We front-load disclosure to stay ahead of the wedding date.
Related: Marital Agreements • Postnuptial Agreements • Equitable Distribution • Alimony
Drafting a North Carolina prenuptial agreement
We map goals, identify separate vs. marital property, and write terms that banks and payroll can implement. We coordinate independent counsel and provide signing instructions that meet North Carolina execution requirements.
Disclosure: the backbone of enforceability
A solid prenup includes reasonable financial disclosure. We assemble tax returns, pay stubs, account statements, business financials, equity comp summaries, and debt schedules—organized in an exhibit the other side can review.
Alimony provisions
Parties can set or waive alimony with careful drafting. We use decision trees (e.g., length-of-marriage tiers) and carve-outs for extraordinary events. Terms must be voluntary and not unconscionable.
Businesses, equity compensation & inheritances
We protect closely held companies, K-1 interests, options/RSUs, and expected inheritances. Clear valuation, tracing, and passive-growth language avoids future fights.
Sunset & lifestyle clauses
Sunset clauses (automatic expiration after X years) and tailored “conduct” clauses can align with your goals. We draft carefully so terms are clear and enforceable.
Independent review or second opinions
If you received a draft, we provide a fast review with annotated feedback, negotiation points, and redlines—so you sign with eyes open.
Tight timelines
Short on time? We triage disclosure, narrow the scope to essentials, and set a clean signing plan that still checks the boxes for voluntariness and proper execution.
Enforcement & challenges
We enforce valid agreements and challenge defective ones—focusing on disclosure, voluntariness, fairness, and execution errors. Bring your draft, timeline, and messages to the consult.
Disclosure & documents checklist
- 2–3 years of tax returns and recent pay stubs
- Bank, brokerage, retirement, and equity comp statements
- Business financials (K-1s, P&L, balance sheets)
- Debt statements: mortgage, lines, loans, cards
- Trust/inheritance documentation (if relevant)
Your first 72 hours with our team
1) Goals & risks
Priorities, deal breakers, and timeline.
2) Disclosure packet
Assemble & format exhibits for review.
3) Draft
Property, alimony, business, and inheritance terms.
4) Independent counsel
Coordinate separate attorneys and revisions.
5) Execution
Sign with proper formalities; deliver copies to institutions.
FAQs
Are prenups enforceable in North Carolina?
How far in advance should we sign?
Can we set or waive alimony?
What can’t a prenup decide?
Do both of us need separate lawyers?
Can we add a sunset clause?
Why North Carolina families choose Culbertson & Associates
- 20+ years drafting & litigating prenuptial agreements
- Clean disclosures & execution that institutions accept
- Business, equity comp, and inheritance expertise
- Negotiation-first approach; tight language courts follow
Client reviews
They built a fair prenup with clear terms. The disclosure packet was organized and easy to review.
Fast turnaround before the wedding without cutting corners. Both lawyers coordinated smoothly.
My business and equity awards were protected correctly. The bank accepted everything on day one.
They explained every clause and suggested a reasonable sunset that fit our goals.
Clear, calm, and thorough. The final document matched exactly what we discussed.
Professional review of a prenup I received—smart redlines and practical negotiation strategy.
Visit Our Greensboro Office
Culbertson & Associates
315 Spring Garden St Ste #300, Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 272-4299 • Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
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