Many people regard confidentiality agreements in divorces suspiciously. It’s true, they have a bit of a reputation as a tool used by wealthy, powerful men to shield themselves from public scrutiny. When used to silence victims of harassment or pending litigation, it’s hard to disagree with critics. This is a shameless and illegitimate use of this tool, one that has tainted its reputation. 

However, there are legitimate reasons to implement a confidentiality agreement in your upcoming CA divorce. For today’s post, we’re looking at what a confidentiality agreement could mean for your divorce.

Ways to Legitimately Leverage Confidentiality Agreements During Divorce

Here’s a couple of scenarios where a confidentiality agreement can benefit you and your ex as you work to finalize your divorce:

You need to safeguard trade secrets and sensitive business information: If you’re part of a business with proprietary knowledge or own assets that could expose sensitive information to the public, you might consider implementing a confidentiality agreement. This ensures that all involved parties can get involved with said information without the risk of them spilling the beans deliberately or by accident. 

You value your privacy: When you go through a traditional divorce, many details of your proceedings become part of the public record, including intimate details about the marriage and divorce, settlement specifics, and more. Anyone who values their privacy should be entitled to preserve confidentiality, which is where an agreement with the ex can prove to be a mutually-beneficial solution. 

In short, confidentiality is not just business owners or those who own a high number of assets. Confidentiality agreements are not entirely rigid and can be customized to only account for settlement details, specific details about the marriage, and more. 

Check in With a Reputable Divorce Attorney in California

You don’t have to worry about a one-size-fits-all confidentiality agreement because you, along with the cooperation of the ex, get to choose how it should be structured. That said, once you have an idea of what your needs are, your next step should always be to consult with an experienced family law attorney.

Confidentiality agreements need to do two things to be effective: they need to be legally-enforceable and they must be drafted in a way that actually covers your bases. If your confidentiality contract falters at either end, it is essentially useless. 

Learn more about how to craft an effective confidentiality agreement and speak with an experienced family law attorney by reaching out to us today.

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