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Benefits and Reasons for a Prenuptial Agreement
Otherwise known as “marital agreements” or “pre-marital agreements,” prenuptial agreements are written legal agreements that define what will belong to whom.
Prenuptial Agreement: How to Prepare
Prenuptial Agreement: How to prepare for potential divorce before you get married, Part III of a series regarding property division and divorce. A prenuptial agreement, which is sometimes referred to as a “premarital agreement,” or a “prenup,” may be prepared and executed by two people before they get married in order to protect their interest in …
Prenuptial Agreement: How to Ask for a Prenuptial and Avoid a Break-Up!
Prenuptial Agreement: Asking For A Prenuptial Can Strengthen A Relationship According To Divorce Research. How Does It Prevent A Break-Up?
Pros and Cons: Prenuptial Agreements
What you need to know about the advantages and disadvantages, of entering into a premarital agreement. Learn about the pros and cons of prenuptial agreements and more at FindLaw's Marriage Law section.
Five Common Mistakes in Prenuptial Agreements
There are many issues that can be addressed by a prenuptial agreement, including the division of assets and the amount of maintenance (alimony) an ex-spouse receives after a divorce. Prenuptial agreements are especially common for high net-worth marriages. They are an important tool, since it is impossible to predict how...
Prenuptial Agreements Make Sense for Many Couples
Very few people want to consider the divorce settlement while planning a marriage. Yet, even though prenuptial (or ante nuptial) agreements do just that, they are a common part of marital planning when one prospective spouse needs to protect assets or a family business. However, many reasons besides high finances...
When should couples consider a prenuptial agreement?
Obviously, spouses never marry with the intent of one day separating. But every year, thousands of spouses across the United States choose to go their separate ways. If something has a nearly 50%
Just How Ironclad Is Your Prenuptial Agreement?
Prenuptial agreements are intended to protect a person from losing a disproportionate amount of wealth to a spouse in a divorce. They can also be used to provide other protection and make the divorce process proceed more smoothly when numerous assets are involved. Once seen as a symbol of distrust...
Why Should I Get a Prenuptial Agreement?
Those who are ready to get married are about to enter one of the most exciting chapters of their lives. However, not all marriages go as planned, and if you get a divorce without a prenuptial agreement in place, it may have a significant effect on your financial standing. Fortunately, prenuptial agreements save many people …
What Does It Take to Break a Prenuptial Agreement?
If you signed a prenuptial agreement before you were married, you may be wondering what impact it could have on your divorce. And, if you recently perused the old document and gasped halfway through, then exclaimed, “They can’t hold me to that!” you’re probably hoping for a way out.Breaking a...
Second Time Around: What About a Prenuptial Agreement?
In a marriage without a prenuptial agreement, the assets and liabilities of divorcing couples are split equitably. If you’re considering a second marriage, you should consider a prenuptial agreement to protect your financial well-being. While the divorce rate is high for first-time couples, it’s even higher for those who marry a...
The New Prenuptial Agreements, how much fun can they be?
When most people think about prenuptial agreements, an immediate dread falls over their entire body. They think about the anxiety, issues and sometimes anger that creeps up when one party asked or …
Can One Attorney Draw Up an Effective Prenuptial Agreement for Both Parties?
Planning a marriage involves much more than just the process of arranging for the wedding. Your impending marriage forms a partnership that involves everything from buying a home to having children. While you may have difficulty imagining having to address any major issues independently, a prenuptial agreement definitely requires that...
Why is a prenuptial agreement beneficial?
In years past, many people viewed prenuptial agreements as a bad thing or a potentially ill omen. People who opted for them got labeled pessimistic, and some spouses even fought with one another over
Forget the Prenup: Why You May Need a Postnuptial Agreement
People get postnuptial agreements for many of the same reasons they do prenuptial agreements — and sometimes also to show commitment to saving the marriage.
How to Know When You Need a Prenup
Prenuptial agreements are common among the financial elite. Divorce settlements can be astronomical. But in some cases, prenups may make sense for the 99 percent.
Can prenuptial be modified after marriage?
After changes in finances, a woman wonders if she can modify her prenuptial agreement.
