Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial agreements are a legal tool designed to protect the assets of both spouses prior to getting married. They outlined how certain assets should be divided in the event of divorce.  Prenuptial agreements are often spoken of negatively, as a sign of mistrust and...

You know that you want to use a prenuptial agreement. However, you’re not sure where your partner stands. They may fully agree with you and say that it’s a good idea, or they may feel very shocked and even hurt that you’d bring it up in the first place. Prenups can be...

Prenuptial agreements have become much more common in recent years, as more people now recognize how important protection can be when starting a marriage. Generations ago, prenuptial agreements served almost exclusively to protect those who were incredibly wealthy or...

Many people believe that a prenuptial agreement weakens a marriage. In fact, this may be the reason why they don’t ask for a prenup in the first place. They’re afraid that saying they want to use one is just telling their partner that they’re already thinking about...

Prenuptial agreements are basically “insurance policies” in case a marriage doesn’t work out – and they’re increasingly being used by couples from all walks of life. Prenups can define each party’s financial responsibilities during marriage, clarify property rights in...

People choose to sign prenuptial agreements for many different reasons. They might have property they want to protect or may want to avoid conflict after watching what happened with their parents when they were young. Many couples use prenuptial agreements to limit...

If you’re considering drawing up a prenuptial agreement or your spouse-to-be wants to get one, it’s wise to learn more about them and what they can do to protect both of you in case the marriage doesn’t last until death do you part. Many people think of a prenup as an...

You know that you want to use a prenuptial agreement before you get married. Maybe you have substantial assets and you want to make sure that they’re not at risk. You know that divorce happens with a fair amount of frequency in the United States. You hope it doesn’t...

When you think of people considering entering a prenuptial agreement, what kind of couples come to mind? It’s probably someone super wealthy that is the heir to a fortune. After all, why would anyone else need to think about signing an agreement before marrying their...