Even if you do not have a prenuptial agreement, there are ways to protect your marital assets during the divorce process. Everyone has heard of prenuptial agreements. Have you ever heard of a postnuptial agreement? This agreement allows couples to make a contract after the marriage. It is typically written when a couple experiences a… Continue reading →
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Creating a prenuptial agreement
You know you do not need to be a Hollywood celebrity or millionaire investment banker to benefit from a prenuptial agreement? Today, prenuptial agreements are being written by people who are entering a second marriage and have children from their previous relationship. It is important to understand your rights and obligations from the beginning –… Continue reading →
A divorce that never ends
Perhaps you have read about the couple that has been going through a divorce for the past 12 years and it’s still not final. He’s 79 and she’s 74. They have gone through numerous attorneys and judges during this time. Emotions are charged; they are frayed. Even though the couple still battle in court over… Continue reading →
Prenuptial agreement before marriage
A couple that enters into a prenuptial agreement before marriage addresses property issues that may arise in the event of divorce down the road. They are entered into when there are children from a previous relationship that need to be provided for. In addition, they are used when one party brings substantially greater assets into… Continue reading →
Divorce and debts
When a marriage ends, the property and assets are not the only things that are divided. So are your debts – credit cards and other bills that need to be paid. When there is a prenuptial agreement, it is usually easier to divide debts that have been incurred because the agreement will guide you through… Continue reading →
Prenuptial agreements
Many people are under the mistaken impression that prenuptial agreements are only for the rich and famous. This is not correct. A prenuptial agreement can benefit people of all incomes and asset levels. A proper agreement can provide a reassuring source of clarity for any couple. It details each party’s intentions regarding specific assets and… Continue reading →
A prenuptial agreement
You just got engaged the man you love. You are so happy and want to tell the world. All of a sudden you hear the word that no one wants to hear – nothing can kill romance faster than the word prenup. Even though it is something you don’t want to hear or talk about,… Continue reading →
Why a prenup agreement?
A prenuptial agreement is between two people who are about to get married. It deals with the financial consequences if the marriage ends in divorce. Although divorce is the last thing on a happily engaged couple’s mind, keep in mind that California has a very high rate of divorce and it makes a lot of… Continue reading →
Messy prenuptial agreement cancels wedding
Did you hear about the couple who pulled the plug on their wedding two hours before it was set to begin? It seems an investment banker was set to marry a hotel heiress when their lawyers made a mess of everything. Apparently the 33-year old and 28-year old couple reached an agreement but a day… Continue reading →
Post Marital Agreements
Post-marital agreements are very similar to prenuptial agreements regarding their scope and purpose. Both agreements relate to division of property, spousal support and inheritance rights. In some cases, they are used to convert community property to separate property or the other way around. After a couple has been married for some time, they can enter… Continue reading →
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