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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">My two cents worth – you cannot ethically represent both parties (which you knew). There is not a per se requirement that both parties have legal counsel but the chances of the PreNup being sustained are
better if they do. The development of case law in this area has changed significantly since In Re Matson. The current two prong test for upholding (or not) prenuptials should be reviewed and kept in mind.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Neli Espe, J.D. - Olympic Legal<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, May 19, 2022 9:57 AM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Prenuptial Agreement - Separate Counsel Requirement<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have always drafted Prenuptial Agreements representing one party to the pending marriage with the other party being represented by his/her own counsel. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Now, I have a couple who have lived together for many years and the PNC insists that the other party does not want to engage independent counsel.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I cannot find the authority for this requirement. Every way you look at it, ethically and legally (potential challenge), this is the best approach, but is there authority requiring it?<o:p></o:p></p>
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