Post-Nuptial Agreement

North Carolina Divorce Law Divorce and Separation Answers
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Whether the post-nuptial agreement can be set aside depends upon the specific language contained in the agreement itself. My advice is to have an attorney review the document immediately to advise you whether it is a valid agreement or not. Either way, you need to know your position if you are contemplating separation or divorce.

Robin F. Verhoeven
Attorney at Law
Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
NCdivorce.com
(919)787-6668

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How valid is a “post-nuptial” agreement in court? After marrying in January '99, my husband abandoned me for 6 months. When he returned in Sept., he had these papers for me to sign and stated he wasn’t coming back; the marriage was over, unless I signed them. One attorney I spoke with said that some judges put these papers aside, under certain conditions. My husband claims now I can’t file for alimony (caught him cheating several times; have evidence) and can never sue him. I have been set up since day 1 with this man. It seems I have no rights whatsoever. I hope someone can hear my story from the beginning and give me some good advice.