婚后也能做财产协议？婚内协议全攻略 Postnuptial Agreements: Protecting Your Assets After Marriage

很多人以为，只有在婚前才能签订财产协议。事实上，即使已经结婚多年，夫妻双方仍然可以通过**婚内财产协议（Postnuptial Agreement）**来明确彼此的财产归属，防止未来出现争议。这种协议不仅适用于错过婚前协议的夫妻，也常被用于调整婚后财务安排，甚至帮助一些关系“摇摇欲坠”的伴侣重新建立信任。

Many couples believe that financial agreements can only be made before marriage. In fact, even after marriage, spouses can still create a Postnuptial Agreement to clearly define ownership of assets and prevent future disputes. This type of agreement is often used when a couple didn’t sign a prenuptial agreement before marriage, or when financial circumstances have changed significantly, or even to help rebuild trust in a rocky relationship.

【问题解析 Problem Analysis】

在实际生活中，许多夫妻由于结婚匆忙、经济条件变化或关系紧张，没有及时明确财产界限。举例来说：

• 一对夫妻结婚多年后，一方继承了父母的遗产，希望确保这部分资产不会在离婚时被分割；

• 或者，一方投入资金开办公司，想在未来万一分开时保留对企业的控制权。

这类情况，如果没有任何书面约定，将来出现纠纷时，法院可能会将这些资产视为婚后共同财产，导致当事人陷入漫长的离婚诉讼中。

In practice, many couples never set clear boundaries around their assets—perhaps because they married in a rush, experienced financial changes, or went through rough patches in their relationship.For example:

• A spouse inherits property from their parents and wishes to keep it separate from marital assets.

• Another spouse starts a business during the marriage and wants to protect their ownership interest.

Without a written agreement, these assets may later be considered marital property, which can lead to complicated and expensive divorce proceedings.

【解决方案 Solution】

婚内财产协议（Postnuptial Agreement）能帮助夫妻在结婚后明确各自的资产与责任，包括：

• 明确婚前与婚后财产的界限；

• 约定将来万一离婚时财产如何分配；

• 保护家族资产或个人继承；

• 帮助夫妻更透明地处理财务问题。

通过这种方式，双方不仅能减少未来的争议，也能在当前婚姻中建立起更稳固的信任基础。

A Postnuptial Agreement allows couples to define their financial boundaries after marriage, including:

• Distinguishing between pre-marital and marital assets;

• Outlining how assets will be divided in the event of divorce;

• Protecting inherited or family-owned property;

• Encouraging financial transparency and stability within the marriage.

By doing so, couples can reduce future conflicts and strengthen mutual trust in the present.

【风险提醒 Risk Warning】

需要注意的是，婚内协议的效力并非绝对。法官会审查签署过程是否公平、自愿、信息充分。如果协议存在以下问题，可能被判无效：

• 一方在压力或不知情的情况下签署；

• 没有各自独立的律师审阅；

• 协议内容明显不公。

因此，起草婚内协议时，一定要在专业律师的指导下进行。

It’s important to understand that postnuptial agreements are not automatically enforceable.Courts will examine whether the agreement was fair, voluntary, and based on full disclosure.It may be invalid if:

• One spouse signed under pressure or without full understanding;

• The spouses used the same attorney;

• The terms were excessively one-sided.

Always consult an experienced attorney before signing.

【律所小贴士 Law Firm Tip】

在纽约和新泽西，熙承律师事务所为客户提供婚前与婚内协议的全流程法律服务。我们帮助客户在保护个人资产的同时，维持婚姻关系的透明与信任，让每一份协议都合法、稳妥且切合实际。

At The Shi Law Group, PLLC, we assist clients in New York and New Jersey with both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Our goal is to help couples protect their assets while preserving trust and clarity within their marriage.

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熙承律师事务所专注于家庭财富传承、遗产规划、信托、遗嘱、婚前协议与跨境资产规划等。我们为纽约州和新泽西州的华人家庭提供专业、细致且富有关怀的法律服务。若您在结婚、离婚或同居安排上有疑问，欢迎随时联系我们进行咨询与规划。

The Shi Law Group, PLLC focuses on family wealth transfer, estate planning, trusts, wills, prenuptial agreements, and cross-border asset planning. We provide professional, attentive, and compassionate legal services to Chinese families in New York and New Jersey. If you have questions about marriage, divorce, or cohabitation planning, please contact us for consultation.

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