Marriage is a significant commitment and having a clear understanding of each other’s financial situation can be crucial to having a healthy marriage. Prenuptial agreements can play a key role in fostering this understanding because they provide a roadmap for marriage...
Prenuptial Agreements
Can a valid prenuptial agreement be unenforceable?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 27, 2024 | Prenuptial Agreements
Before getting married, many Massachusetts couples use prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to specify the terms of a possible divorce. A prenuptial agreement is often used to address common issues that arise in divorce, including property division of marital assets...
How to bring up a prenuptial agreement during an engagement
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 7, 2024 | Prenuptial Agreements
The beginning of an engagement is an exciting time. People who have gotten to know each other and who are happy about their relationship decide that they want to make a longer-lasting commitment by getting legally married. Couples often celebrate their engagements...
Is a post-nuptial agreement right for you?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 18, 2024 | Prenuptial Agreements
No one enters a marriage intending to get divorced, and this is one reason you might be against the idea of a post-nuptial agreement. A post-nuptial agreement is a written, legally binding document that describes how marital assets will be divided if you divorce. The...
Can you modify a prenup after marriage?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jan 10, 2024 | Prenuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement establishes your financial commitments in marriage and protects your future. However, life is unpredictable, and your circumstances may have changed since you exchanged vows. If your prenup no longer reflects your current priorities, you should...
Aspects a prenuptial agreement cannot include
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Dec 27, 2023 | Prenuptial Agreements
These days, many couples choose to enter a prenuptial agreement to protect themselves against unanticipated events in the future. When doing so, they have control over what topics they want to cover when establishing the terms of the agreement. For instance, a prenup...
Can a prenuptial agreement cover future assets?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Sep 21, 2023 | Prenuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement, or a prenup, is a powerful tool to protect each spouse and their assets from the consequences of unanticipated life events, such as a divorce or the death of one of the spouses. Moreover, the agreement can be an effective asset protection not...
5 instances where you likely need a prenup
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jul 25, 2023 | Prenuptial Agreements
The end of a marriage might leave you and your partner financially worse off than before you tied the knot. A prenuptial agreement or prenup helps prevent such an outcome by detailing how you will divide your assets and obligations should your marriage fail. Signing a...
When is a prenuptial agreement unenforceable?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 25, 2023 | Prenuptial Agreements
No couple expects their relationship to end, especially those who vow to enter into a marriage. But life is unexpected, and it is better to prepare for uncertainty than to go through difficulty in the future. This is why marrying couples create prenuptial agreements....
Why is timing crucial when signing a prenup?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 13, 2023 | Prenuptial Agreements
Timing is everything in marriage, whether it’s your wedding date, the decision to start a family, or any other milestone in your married life. Incidentally, the same is true for signing your prenuptial agreement (prenup). A prenup is a contract that indicates how you...
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