Situations change over many years of marriage, especially in terms of finances. Many married couples start out with little in the way of assets or wealth but accumulate both over the course of a marriage. Or sometimes an unexpected event, such as an inheritance,...
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Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Watch out for these prenuptial agreement pitfalls
A prenuptial agreement can be a way to alleviate financial concerns prior to tying the knot. This contractual arrangement can spell out the responsibilities and obligations of each party during the course of a marriage, as well as what property division and support...
The benefits of a prenuptial agreement
More and more couples are considering using a prenuptial agreement to protect their finances before getting married. If it is your first marriage, you might want the comfort of knowing that you have a plan for how to handle finances if the marriage does not work out....
How you can invalidate a prenuptial agreement
A prenuptial agreement can be a great way to protect your financial interests before you tie the knot. It can let you and your spouse focus on building a strong and successful marriage without having to worry about financial issues. Yet sometimes these marriages don’t...
How can a prenuptial agreement protect finances in a divorce?
A California prenuptial agreement might be difficult to discuss in contemplation of a marriage. However, for many people, their finances are such that they need to protect themselves. This could be true for one prospective spouse or both. Although there is negative...
How do I ensure my prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is fair?
In California, the idea of a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is often automatically perceived as people who are trying to have it invalidated as part of a contentious divorce. This is understandable given the number of high-profile cases that are centered around...
Four key considerations when creating a prenuptial agreement
Entering into a marriage is a major decision. While there are certainly emotional implications, tying the knot also has a significant number of financial ramifications, too. To start, moving forward, many of your assets may be considered community in nature, which...
Should I consider a postnuptial agreement?
For many people, a prenuptial agreement is a worthwhile document to have. Based on state law, it can dictate how people will deal with property, support and more if the marriage happens to fall on hard times and end in divorce. In some cases, however, people do not...
Important purposes of a prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements can help future spouses entering into a marriage in a variety of circumstances not limited to situations prenuptial agreements are commonly associated with. When a couple decides to marry, they should be familiar with when a prenuptial agreement...
Reasons and requirements for a postnuptial agreement
A postnuptial agreement is completed after a couple marries and like a prenuptial agreement, it can offer protection to both parties in the event of a divorce. It sets out the couple’s intentions for how their assets will be divided. Reasons for the agreement...