In our last blog post, we discussed how a prenuptial agreement can be used to help protect financial interests an individual brings to a marriage or inherits during a marriage in the event he or she subsequently divorces. In this final post of our series on prenuptial...
Prenuptial Agreements
Things to know before drafting and executing a prenuptial agreement: part II
In our last post, we discussed some of the reasons behind an apparent national increase in the number of couples opting to complete prenuptial agreements prior to tying the knot. In this post, we'll discuss some of the things that a prenuptial can and cannot be used...
Divorce and protecting inherited assets
Many married couples argue over money. A couple may struggle with debt, one spouse may disapprove of the other's spending habits or spouses may argue over how to invest their assets. Regardless of the actual argument, when money is involved, things can grow heated...
There should be no room for interpretation in a prenuptial agreement
Drafting and executing a prenuptial agreement prior to marrying can immensely benefit both an individual and couple down the road. The process of drafting a prenuptial agreement can serve to bring a couple who plans to marry closer as they go through the process and...
Billions at stake in couple’s dispute over validity of prenuptial agreement
Every divorce has the potential to become drawn-out and contentious. In divorces involving individuals and couples of considerable means, the likelihood of a divorce becoming a bitter dispute often increases. With often millions of assets at stake, high asset...
Prenuptial agreements: the basics part II
In our last blog post we began discussing some of the reasons why a couple may choose to draft a prenuptial agreement. We also discussed benefits of a prenup from both a financial and interpersonal stance. Once a couple has agreed to draft a prenuptial agreement, it's...
Prenuptial agreements: the basics part I
Honesty is perhaps the most important aspect in any relationship. This is especially true when it comes to marriage as unions between couples who aren't able to openly and honestly discuss their thoughts, hopes, fears and concerns; often end in divorce. Prior to...
Brides and grooms nearing or in retirement wold be wise to protect assets
According to a recent report by National Public Radio, divorce rates among individuals over the age of 50 have dramatically increased in recent decades. In fact today a man or woman who is age 50 or older is two times as likely to divorce as his or her counterpart 20...