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...
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Prenuptial Agreements
Be careful if you add a sunset clause to your prenup
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...
3 reasons a court might overrule a prenuptial agreement
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...
Should there be a clause about adultery in your prenup?
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,...
3 ways a postnuptial agreement can help protect you
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...
If you plan to remarry after a divorce, you may want a prenup
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...
What should you do if your spouse wants a postnuptial agreement?
When you marry someone, you may not think about the need for a prenuptial agreement. After all, the goal is to stay together for life and to grow your relationship. Unfortunately, divorces do happen, and people do grow apart. For those who didn’t think to get a...
Does an age gap with your partner mean you need a prenup?
Most couples have some sort of age gap when they get married, even if it’s just a few years. For instance, one study put the average age of marriage at 33 for men and 31 for women (in the United States), showing that the odds are good that men will be a year or two...
What developments in a marriage warrant serious consideration of a postnup?
Many couples see no reason to get a prenuptial agreement when they marry. They may be starting out with very little in the way of assets, so it may seem silly to draw up a contract determining who will get what if they divorce. They may also believe – or want to...
Without time to consider it, a prenup may be invalid
You know that a prenup can be invalid if it’s forged or if it contains illegal provisions, along with many other potential issues. You’re very careful to get all of the details right. You want this to hold up if you get divorced, rather than having it thrown out due...
