Document Assistance
“You know,” said Arthur, “it’s at times like this, when I’m trapped in a Vogon airlock with a man from Betelgeuse, and about to die of asphyxiation in deep space that I really wish I’d listened to what my mother told me when I was young.”
“Why, what did she tell you?”
“I don’t know, I didn’t listen.”
– Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Drafting
You may have a situation that is not complex so you and your spouse or partner are negotiating directly with each other in what is often called “kitchen table negotiation”. Once you have an agreement, you may want assistance writing it down.
Words matter in law and it is important to draft your agreement with language and detail that will help a court interpret it if that is ever necessary. Well drafted agreements avoid future disputes over ambiguous language. We can help you create a durable agreement that will clearly express the intentions you had as you talked across the table.
Document Review
We will review and consult with you about Separation Contracts, Property Settlement Agreements, Pre-nuptial Agreements, Post-nuptial Agreements, Cohabitation Agreements or Parenting Plans that you have been asked to sign.
Perhaps your agreement was drafted by an attorney for your spouse or partner and you aren’t sure what all that legal language means. Or, you might have reached agreement in mediation and you would like to have an attorney look it over before you sign. You can schedule a consultation for a document review.
Sometimes people are afraid to consult with an attorney after they have worked hard to get to an agreement. There is a fear that an attorney will question the agreement you’ve made and try to talk you out of it. Our approach is to ensure that you have made informed decisions by confirming that you understand the legal implications of your choices. Then we’ll confirm that the written agreement expresses your intentions. Does it adequately reflect the agreement you believe you made? Schedule a consultation so that you can sign with confidence.