Prenuptial Agreement Attorney
Delina Yasmeh drafts and reviews prenuptial agreements for California entrepreneurs, founders, and high earners who have something real to protect.
Get Started →Most people misunderstand what a prenuptial agreement is.
A prenuptial agreement is not a plan for divorce. It is a legal document that decides, in advance, how your assets and liabilities will be treated if the marriage ends. California's community property rules mean that income earned during a marriage belongs equally to both spouses by default. A prenup changes that default.
For someone who owns a business, holds unvested equity, or earns significant income from a professional practice, the absence of a prenup is a financial decision , one made by inaction rather than intention.
California Family Code § 1615 sets specific requirements for enforceability: independent counsel for both parties, at least seven days between receiving the agreement and signing, and full financial disclosure. A prenup that skips any of these steps is vulnerable to challenge. Delina structures every agreement to meet this standard before either party signs.
Already married and need similar protections? California also recognizes postnuptial agreements under the same enforceability framework. The strategy is the same , the timing is different.
What Delina's agreements actually cover.
Business & Equity Protection
Vested equity, a business you founded, and future earnings from your company require specific protective language that generic templates omit entirely.
Community Property Reframe
California is a community property state. Without a valid agreement, income earned during the marriage is shared by default. Delina drafts agreements that address this explicitly.
Enforceability First
A prenup that does not hold up in court is just paper. Every agreement Delina drafts is structured to survive a challenge: proper disclosure, independent counsel, adequate time before signing.
Future Asset & Inheritance Planning
Assets you inherit or receive as gifts during marriage can lose their separate property character through commingling. Delina drafts specific language to protect these assets and any future inheritance.
What most people want to know.
What type of lawyer is best for a prenuptial agreement?
A family law attorney with experience drafting enforceable agreements for high-asset clients. The attorney must understand both California's community property rules and your specific financial structure, particularly if you own a business, hold equity, or earn income from multiple sources.
Can one attorney represent both parties in a prenuptial agreement?
No. California requires independent legal counsel for each party. Any attempt to use one attorney will likely render the agreement unenforceable. This is not a technicality, it is how courts decide whether both parties understood what they were signing.
How much does a prenuptial agreement cost in California?
Prenuptial agreements for high-asset clients typically range from $3,500 to $8,000 or more for qualified legal counsel. The cost reflects the complexity of your financial picture, not the length of the document. Delina structures fees through a tailored engagement model.
Further reading on prenuptial agreements.
How do you determine if you need a prenup?
Do I need a prenup? If you have assets, income, or a business, the answer is probably yes. Here's how to know for certain — and what to do next.
How soon before marriage do you need a prenup?
What is the 7 day rule for prenups in California?
What is the downside of a prenup?
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A prenuptial agreement is a one-time decision that removes an entire category of financial risk. Tell us your situation, your situation and what an enforceable agreement looks like for your specific assets.
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