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About Attorney William Pesch and Guam Family Law Office


Upon graduating from college in 1976, I came to Guam as a high school Biology teacher. In 1979, I left the teaching profession to pursue a law degree from the American University Washington College of Law in Washington D.C. Upon graduating from law school in 1982, I clerked for Judge Joseph Ryan, a senior judge for the
Washington D. C. Superior Court. I returned to Guam in January 1983, and over the ensuing years worked for a private firm, as a public defender, and as the legal counsel to the Guam Department of Education.

In 1995, I established the Agana Legal Clinic, a private law firm specializing in meeting the diverse needs of Guam's families, civilian and military alike. In 2014, I renamed my practice the "Guam Family Law Office" where I continue to offer a wide range of legal services for Guam families, and to those residing elsewhere who choose to obtain a Guam divorce. I was raised in a military family, facing many of the same challenges experienced by all military families. For this reason, I am very empathetic to the special needs of military members and their dependents and I have a vast knowledge of both Guam and federal laws that impact military families.

I also offer professional mediation services for family-related matters through Pacific Arbitration and Mediation Services.  

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Prenuptial Agreements


 

What is a "Pre-Nuptial" or "Pre-Marriage Agreement"?

 

A Pre-Nuptial Agreement, also known as a Pre-Marriage Agreement, is a written contract between two persons who plan to be married.

Within the contract, the prospective spouses make arrangements to alter the usual manner a married couple legally obtains assets and assumes the responsibility for debts. There are a variety of reasons why a person would want to enter into such an agreement. One typical situation is when two older persons who have been married before wish to remarry. They may already have considerable assets and have children. To protect their existing assets and to ensure that their children eventually be given certain property, a prospective spouse may wish to have her fiancée enter into the Pre-Nuptial Agreement. Because such an agreement alters the usual manner property and debts are handled during a marriage, careful planning and counseling are necessary.


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What is the process for obtaining a Pre-Nuptial Agreement?

Because a Pre-Nuptial Agreement is a private contract between two persons, the agreement does not require court review or approval. The couple needs to complete a Pre-Nuptial Agreement Worksheet. I will use the worksheet to draft the actual Agreement. Once the worksheet has been finalized and submitted to me, the process can usually be completed within 5 to 7 working days.


How much will a Pre-Nuptial Agreement cost?

The typical legal fee is $875*. However, if the Agreement is more complex than usual, the legal fee may be higher. Notary fees are extra.

* If you pay by credit card, there is a 3 1/2% processing fee.  If you pay by wire transfer there is a $15 processing fee.


How can I get started with a Pre-Nuptial Agreement?

Simply click on the "Pre-Nuptial Worksheet" button and complete the form. It is important that you fill the worksheet out completely. Once you have completed the worksheet, call my office at 472-8472 and set up an appointment for a consultation.  The consultation fee is $75 for up to 30 minutes.   Be sure to bring the worksheet with you. Without a worksheet, I will not be able to meet with you.  >Click here to get started with a worksheet
 


LEGAL DISCLAIMER
 

This explanation sheet is provided for general information only and should not be interpreted as legal advice. You should discuss the specifics of your situation with a reputable attorney prior to taking any legal action. Neither this site nor anyone associated with this site shall be held liable for the use of the information contained in this document or for any decisions made based on the information provided herein.