At Dave Higgins Office, we are proud to offer top-quality postnuptial agreements tailored for US-to-Japan and US-to-US marriages in Okinawa. Whether you missed the opportunity to establish a prenuptial agreement or want to clarify financial and marital responsibilities now that you’re already married, our postnuptial agreements provide the perfect solution. With over a decade of expertise, our agreements are recognized as the most comprehensive and reliable in Okinawa and Japan.
Postnuptial agreements safeguard your assets, outline responsibilities, and help strengthen your relationship’s foundation. They are designed to address your unique needs and are fully customizable, allowing you to include provisions that matter most to you and your spouse.
We offer the following options:
- English Only: ¥15,000
- English and Japanese: ¥25,000
A postnuptial agreement is an affordable, straightforward way to ensure your marriage remains equitable and harmonious. Let us help you take this vital step with confidence and ease.
Summary of Our Postnuptial Agreement Articles
Our postnuptial agreement goes beyond mere asset protection. It promotes mutual respect, cooperation, and shared commitments to building a thriving marriage and family. Here’s an overview of what each article addresses:
- Purpose: Establishes the agreement’s intent to foster a harmonious marital and family relationship through mutual support.
- Living Arrangements: Encourages affection, trust, and respect, emphasizing shared responsibilities for health and family well-being.
- Housework Sharing: Promotes equitable sharing of housework through mutual consultation and cooperation.
- Conflict Resolution: Provides strategies for resolving disputes amicably and maintaining mental well-being during disagreements.
- Prohibition of Harmful Behavior: Strictly prohibits violence, domestic abuse, and harassment, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for such acts.
- Income and Expenditure: Outlines fair allocation of living expenses, with clear rules on retirement accounts and shared financial assets.
- Assets: Defines individual and shared property, including rules for handling debts and inheritance, ensuring transparency and consent in financial matters.
- Child-Related Commitments: Highlights responsibilities for raising children with love and cooperation, covering education, custody, and support in case of divorce.
- Spousal Support: Specifies that no spousal support or alimony payments will be required between parties.
- Breach of Agreement: States that intentional or negligent violations of the agreement can serve as grounds for divorce.
- Divorce Procedures: Provides guidelines for property distribution, parental responsibilities, and mutual assistance during divorce.
- Confidentiality: Ensures the agreement remains private and confidential, restricting its use to its intended purpose.
- Consultation and Amendments: Encourages open communication to address any unstipulated matters or disputes in good faith.
This postnuptial agreement is a testament to our commitment to helping couples create a comprehensive framework for their marriage. Its flexibility and depth make it a valuable tool for couples dedicated to building a lasting partnership.
How to Get Started
To create your postnuptial agreement, we’ll need the following information:
- Your full names
- Dates of birth
- Addresses
Once we have this information, we can schedule a planning session—either in person at our office or via a video call on FaceTime, Zoom, or Skype—where I can witness your signatures.
Afterward, you have several options to notarize your postnuptial agreement:
- At the Base Legal Office
- At the U.S. Consulate
- With a U.S. notary stateside
- For the Japanese version, you can have it notarized at a Japanese notary office by appointment, available in both Okinawa City and Naha City.
Let us help you ensure a secure and harmonious future together. Contact us today to begin creating your personalized postnuptial agreement.