Our Troy prenup attorneys help couples put clear, enforceable financial terms in writing before marriage, with direct attorney access throughout.

Key Takeaways:

• Michigan prenups must be signed voluntarily and in writing to hold up in court.
• A prenup can never decide child custody or child support terms.
• The Friedman Law Firm has drafted prenups for Troy couples for over 70 years combined.

A prenup doesn’t assume the marriage will fail. It means both people agree in advance on how property and debt will be handled if it does.

At The Friedman Law Firm, our Troy prenup attorneys bring over 70 years of combined experience to these agreements, without the awkwardness people expect going in. You’ll get direct answers and a document built around your situation.

Book your no-cost consultation today and let’s talk through what your agreement should cover.

What Makes a Prenup Enforceable in Michigan

Michigan courts don’t take prenups for granted. Under the three-factor test Michigan courts apply, a judge can throw out an agreement if any one of the following is true.

• It was signed under pressure or without full disclosure. If one spouse hid assets or debts, or the other spouse felt rushed into signing, the agreement is vulnerable to challenge.
• The terms were unconscionable at signing. An agreement so one-sided that no reasonable person would have accepted it can be voided, even if both parties technically agreed to it.
• Circumstances changed enough to make enforcement unfair. If the situation on the ground has shifted dramatically since the agreement was signed, a court may decline to enforce it as written.

Because Troy has a higher concentration of executives, business owners, and dual-income professional households than much of the state, financial disclosure tends to be more layered here.

That makes getting the paperwork right from the start especially important for our Troy prenup attorneys and the couples we represent.

Common Questions Troy Couples Ask Before Signing

Here’s what typically comes up in that first conversation.

Does a prenup cover my business? Yes. A prenup can specify that a business you owned before the marriage, or one you and your spouse build together, stays separate property or is divided a specific way if the marriage ends.

Can we include spousal support terms? Generally, yes. Michigan allows couples to address alimony in a prenup, though a court can still decline to enforce a support waiver if it would leave one spouse in genuine hardship.

What can’t the agreement decide? Child custody and child support are always determined based on the child’s best interests at the time of the divorce, not by a document signed years earlier.

How far ahead of the wedding should we sign? As early as possible. Agreements signed in the final days before a wedding face heightened scrutiny for duress, so starting the process three to six months out gives everyone room to review the terms without pressure. Choosing between a prenup and a postnup usually comes down to timing and how closely a court will scrutinize the agreement later.

Our team walks through premarital agreements with both partners so nothing in the final document comes as a surprise later.

Why Couples Work With Our Troy Prenup Attorneys

A handful of things make the biggest difference.

• We make the conversation comfortable, not awkward. Bringing up a prenup doesn’t have to feel like a vote of no confidence in the marriage, and we guide the conversation accordingly.
• You get direct access to the attorney handling your agreement. Questions get answered by someone who knows your file.
• We understand complex compensation and business assets. Given how many Troy residents hold equity or run a company, we know how to draft terms that protect what you’re bringing in.
• Flexible payment plans are available, so building a sound financial foundation for your marriage doesn’t have to strain your budget beforehand.

Get to know our prenuptial agreement team before your first conversation.

A prenup rarely stays simple once a business, unvested equity, or executive compensation is part of the picture. Our experienced Troy prenup attorneys are ready to walk through your finances and put together an agreement that reflects your situation. Book your no-cost consultation today and let’s get started.