Drafting a prenuptial agreement can serve as a proactive step towards establishing clear financial understandings and protections before marriage. This document can detail how you and your partner will handle everything from premarital assets and debt responsibilities...
Having a prenup talk with your adult child — and what comes next
If you’re the parent of an adult child who is in a serious relationship, you may be thinking ahead (even if they aren’t) to protecting your family assets should your child’s eventual marriage end in divorce. One of the best ways to do that is through a prenuptial...
What makes a prenuptial agreement ‘unconscionable’?
Starting a marriage while also planning for a possible split can seem oddly practical. For some, prenuptial agreements or prenups might stir up feelings of skepticism or anxiety. These feelings become especially true when financial matters are involved. However,...
5 key elements to include in your postnuptial agreement
Making divorce preparations shortly after marrying a partner can feel cold and unromantic. Some see postnuptial agreements as a sign that their spouse doesn't trust them, while others don't want to disclose their finances. Even though they may make people...
4 instances when a prenup might be necessary
A prenuptial agreement is a contract that helps couples establish ownership of specific assets and obligations upon their divorce or one partner’s death. Although not compulsory, creating one may be very helpful in certain situations, such as the following: You have...
Why have prenuptial agreements become much more common?
A prenuptial agreement is a contract that the members of a couple sign before getting married. The contract outlines what would likely happen in the event of a divorce, in addition to any other enforceable expectations allowed by state law. The engaged parties can set...
Gray remarriage: Estate planning tips for blended families
The gray divorce phenomenon signals a new trend – gray remarriage. Suppose you’re an adult over 50 in Virginia who tried to endure your high-conflict relationship for years. Now that your children are adults, you have finally built the courage and wisdom to face and...
Why should you consider a prenup?
Many people believe that they’ve finally found their one true love. But, finding the person you’re going to spend your life with shouldn’t stop you from making a prenuptial agreement. Simply speaking, a prenup is a legal document that can help resolve a divorce. Just...
A prenuptial agreement is invaluable for blended families
People fall in love at many different stages in life, and some relationships are a bit more complicated to pursue than others. For those who already have children and who have fallen in love with someone who has children from a previous relationship, the future...
3 benefits of negotiating a postnuptial agreement with a spouse
Most people enter into a new marriage with a sense of excitement and optimism. They never even think about protecting themselves because they intend for the marriage to last for the rest of their lives. However, despite people's best intentions, a significant number...