I'm looking for a lawyer to help with creating a prenuptial agreement. Are there any recommendations in the Columbia area?

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Nicticattack t1_j985puh wrote on February 20, 2023 at 12:03 AM

Weinberg & Schwartz. https://www.wsfamilylaw.com/

WittyAlpacallama OP t1_j9q4s2u wrote on February 23, 2023 at 7:47 PM

Thanks! Do you have anyone specific there that you would recommend?

Nicticattack t1_j9qwgts wrote on February 23, 2023 at 10:38 PM

I have worked with Gauri Bayoumi and she was awesome.

OhhMyTodd t1_j9cfzch wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:19 PM

Do yourself a favor, and use an attorney who legitimately does both estates and trusts work and family law. I'd suggest Lauren Leffler (https://www.oliverlefflerlaw.com/) or Cynthia Lifson (https://www.facebook.com/lifsonlawmd/). Most attorneys focus heavily on one or the other, and IMO you'll be selling yourself short if your attorney is not very well-versed in both areas.

WittyAlpacallama OP t1_j9fl7go wrote on February 21, 2023 at 3:54 PM

Why do you suggest someone that can also do estate planning? Do they work differently or have different concerns than someone that specializes in one?

OhhMyTodd t1_j9fo3m1 wrote on February 21, 2023 at 4:13 PM

Think of it this way... there are only 2 ways out of a marriage: death or divorce. Your rights and your concerns in each scenario are wildly different. Attorneys who only practice in one area or the other are likely to gloss over the parts that they don't know that well or act like they won't impact you much, but you'll be better served by someone who gives you full guidance in either scenario.

WittyAlpacallama OP t1_j9q4upu wrote on February 23, 2023 at 7:48 PM

Good point! That's something I'll keep in mind!