Much thought goes into the process of getting married. So, one should think the same level of consideration should go into getting a divorce. However, spouses are not thinking clearly when a marriage ends, as their emotions are running high, and the complexity of...
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Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Why do couples get a postnuptial agreement?
Diehard romantics may question the motives behind pre- or postnuptial agreements, but for many couples, such marital agreements can serve a pragmatic role in separating financial from personal commitments. According to recent reporting, there has been a dramatic rise...
Celebrity couple reportedly sign prenup before recent marriage
Many of our readers in California likely see the frequent news reports about celebrity relationships gone bad, many of which end in divorce. As commonplace as divorce is in our society, celebrity divorces just go to show that a divorce could be a possibility that...
Prenuptial agreements for second marriages
For couples who are planning a second marriage, it can be helpful to sign a prenuptial agreement. While a prenuptial agreement is sometimes viewed as a document that plans for divorce before the marriage has started, they have several benefits such as addressing...
Independent legal counsel and valid prenuptial agreements
When a California couple decides to have a prenuptial agreement before they get married, it is important that both sides understand the law to ensure that it is valid. Because disputes about these agreements are common if there is a divorce, the case might hinge on...
Why would I want a postnuptial agreement?
Although residents of the Sonoma County may have heard of them, postnuptial agreements may not be as well-known to the public as are prenuptial agreements. Just like prenuptial agreements, California law allows for postnuptial agreements. In other words, spouses can...
Addressing spousal support in a California prenuptial agreement
When California couples get married and have a prenuptial agreement (also referred to as a premarital agreement), it will address many potential issues that frequently come up for dispute in a divorce. That includes various forms of property division. Spousal support...
Prenups can be advantageous for you and your future spouse
As you and your fiancé begin planning your wedding and thinking about your future together, speaking to a lawyer about a prenuptial agreement may be the furthest thing from your mind. However, prenuptial agreements can provide you with the financial security you need...