Prenuptial Agreements

Starting a business during a marriage is a bit of a gamble. You may reduce or eliminate one spouse's contributions to the household, putting a lot of stress on the other. The entrepreneur spouse could very well end up working 80-hour workweeks and feeling so exhausted...

If your child has announced their plans to marry, no matter how much you may love your soon-to-be in-law, you may rightfully have some concerns about protecting family assets in case the marriage eventually ends.  There are ways to set up trusts for children that can...

While no one wants to think about divorce when they are getting married, taking the time to sign a prenuptial agreement now can make all the difference down the road. One of the reasons why couples tend to skip signing a prenup is because they consider it to be an...

You may assume that prenuptial agreements are only for celebrities or the very rich. That is not true. Having a prenup helps a couple clarify important financial issues and other key matters before they wed. Since lots of married people squabble about money, hammering...

Prenuptial agreements are increasingly becoming popular amongst engaged couples, and there are valid reasons why this is so. Some of the reasons are the growing number of divorce cases and the need to protect personal property should the marriage fail. But, is a...

This is the time of year when a lot of couples get engaged. If you’re newly engaged – or about to pop the question – you’re probably not thinking about a prenuptial agreement. However, you don’t want to wait too long.  One of the things that can cause a judge to...

A prenuptial agreement, commonly known as a prenup, is a binding document a couple makes prior to getting married. Typically, this document lists the property each party owns and their debts and specifies what each party is entitled to should the marriage end in a...

You probably thought prenups were mostly about financial assets and what happens to them if and when your marriage is dissolved. You may not be aware of this, but if you wish, your prenup in Massachusetts can also feature a so-called “infidelity clause.”  Well,...

Postnuptial agreements are contracts signed by spouses. Much like prenuptial agreements, they often address the property of the spouses, their children and what might happen if they divorce.  A postnuptial agreement could actually help you avoid divorce by giving you...

Divorce can make some people question the institution of marriage. Still, when you find someone who cares about you and respects you, you may find yourself willing to try it again even if you once swore you would never do so.  Remarrying can give you a broader base of...