The internet is full of misinformation about marriage – many articles spread myths about how a marriage can turn sour with just a few minor mistakes. One such myth revolves around prenups and how creating one can cause a marriage to fall apart. This belief may be far...
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Prenuptial Agreements
What can make your prenuptial agreement invalid in California?
Prenuptial agreements often lie forgotten in a drawer or closet once a couple gets married. Until the possibility of divorce arises, at which point, locating and reviewing the contract is critical. If you believe your premarital agreement contains illegal or immoral...
Are your parents adamant about a prenup? What you should know
If you’re preparing to get married, your parents may be advocating strongly for you to get a prenuptial agreement. They may be insisting on it. While you may not think you have enough money or other assets at this point in your life to make that request of your...
Addressing common prenuptial agreement myths
With so much planning going into the big occasion that is the wedding day, it doesn’t really make sense for the planning to stop at this point. Yet, many couples do neglect to plan for married life, as well as what to do in the event that the relationship doesn’t work...
What should you include in your prenup?
Prenups are some of the most misunderstood and underutilized family planning documents. To some people, they signify potential doom, which is likely why they get a bad rap. The truth is that a prenup is useful in planning and managing your finances throughout the...
A prenup does not make you more likely to divorce
One of the main reasons that people are hesitant to even consider prenuptial agreements is the belief that it means you will get divorced. As some people see it, the fact that you’re thinking so seriously about what to do in the event a divorce, before you’re even...
How long before a marriage can you ask for a prenuptial agreement?
If you are thinking about getting married and have debts or assets that could influence your spouse’s life in the future, you may be thinking about getting a prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement is a great way to protect yourself against your spouse’s debts...
Does asking for a prenup mean you’re anticipating divorce?
From a legal standpoint, a prenuptial agreement just makes sense. You may get divorced in the future. You might as well do what you can to protect yourself, your assets and your future. That’s what a prenup can do for you. The reason that so few people use prenups,...
Creating a prenuptial agreement to reduce anxiety about marriage
Although prenuptial agreements are more popular than ever, some people still aren't enthusiastic about asking their partners for one. They may worry about the kind of message that such an agreement sends about their commitment to the relationship before their...
Can a prenuptial agreement bring couples closer?
The idea of signing a prenuptial agreement could at first seem like you expect your marriage to fail. After all, much of what a prenuptial agreement discusses involves what happens if you get divorced. However, prenuptial agreements aren't inherently a sign that...