Bill Murray's Divorce Settles Quickly
A month after filing for divorce in Charleston, South Carolina, Jennifer Butler Murray and Bill Murray have reached a marriage settlement agreement. Murray's ex wife had filed a divorce complaint in Charleston, South Carolina alleging abuse, adultery and habitual drunkeness. She also requested a restrining order against him. However, there was a prenuptial (prenup) agreement between the two parties which stated that Bill Murray's wife would receive seven (7) million in the event of a divorce.
Prenuptial agreements are generally enforceable and valid. The court will declare a prenup invalid in only a few specific circumstances. For example, if you are presented with a prenup on the day of your wedding, the court may view the agreement as unenforceable. Duress is one of he factors the courts will consider when examining the validity of a prenuptial agreement. Additionally, if the party drafting the agreement did not give full and fair disclosure of their assets, the court may void the agreement based on fraud. The party drafting the agreement must also give the other party an opportunity to consult an attorney before signing it.
Child custody can never be determined in a prenuptial agreement. The best interest of the child governs the court. Child support can also not be waived in a prenuptial agreement. Therefore, Bill Murray's prenuptial agreement is enforceable, but he must pay child support for his children.
If you have a great deal assets, you may want to hire a family attorney to draft a prenuptial agreement. A divorce attorney will tell you that it should be drafted well before the marriage to be enforceable. Prenuptial agreements are enforceable in South Carolina. An experienced family attorney in south carolina can draft an agreement that will be valid.
If you need a prenuptial agreement drafted, contact a divorce lawyer in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina today. Our Charleston divorce attorneys can provide prenuptial agreements, post nuptial agreements, marriage settlement agreements, separation agreements, and child custody agreements.
