Although creating a prenuptial agreement might not be the first item that comes to mind for engaged couples, it is an important planning document. This is especially true where one or both partners have a high income or significant assets. Prenuptial agreement...
Prenuptial Agreements
Why are more people getting prenups?
Divorce can come with an emotional toll and financial uncertainty. No other generation knows this better than Millennials. Many of them saw their Baby Boomer parents' divorces end in bitter custody battles, heated arguments over who gets the family home and...
Reasons why a prenuptial agreement might not be valid
A prenuptial agreement can help protect the best interests of both partners in a relationship. Despite the benefits of a prenup, very few couples have a prenup by the time they divorce. Those who go through with getting a prenup to protect themselves may be surprised...
Can a post-nuptial agreement protect your assets in a divorce?
As your business flourishes, earning more than you ever dreamed possible when you were young and just getting it off of the ground, you have one concern: You did not use a prenuptial agreement when you got married. If you get divorced now, you are worried you are...
Don’t cause a breakup when asking for a prenuptial agreement
Many people shy away from asking for a prenuptial agreement because they don't know what to expect.On one side, they know that creating a prenuptial agreement will put them in a better place. Conversely, they also know that this could cause trouble between them and...
When asking for a prenuptial agreement, listen as well
Once you get engaged, you may soon begin to think about the best time to ask your fiancé if he or she will entertain the idea of signing a prenuptial agreement.This can be a difficult conversation on many levels, so you need to tread softly as to avoid a...
Have you answered these prenuptial agreement questions?
Depending on your situation, you may be interested in talking to your fiancé about creating a prenuptial agreement before your wedding day arrives.If this piques your interest, it's imperative to have the conversation as far in advance as possible, as it can...
Do you know the top benefits of a prenuptial agreement?
Although a prenuptial agreement isn't right for every couple, it's something you should think about before you tie the knot. If you don't, you could find yourself in a bad spot should your marriage result in divorce at some point in the future.The best thing you can...
Here’s how you ask for a prenuptial agreement
As your wedding day draws closer, it's only natural to have some concerns about the future with your intended. You hope you live a long and happy life together, but want to protect yourself in the event that something goes wrong.One of the best forms of financial...
Family business and divorce: You need protection
As the owner of a family business, you may have some concerns about moving forward with the divorce process. Most importantly, you're concerned that you could lose some or all of your business in the split.While this is a valid concern, you need to keep one thing in...