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...
Prenuptial Agreements
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...
4 things to include in a prenuptial agreement
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Dec 19, 2022 | Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements (prenups) raise debates. Some people believe they predict divorce before a marriage starts, while others believe they offer protection. Undoubtedly, when you are getting into marriage, you may have assets and wealth. A prenuptial agreement can...
Should you get a prenup to ensure you get custody?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Dec 1, 2022 | Prenuptial Agreements
You’re getting married and already planning to have children with your new partner. Perhaps you’re already pregnant and this is part of the reason for the marriage. Either way, your children are going to be a big part of this relationship. You also know that roughly...
An agreement with your spouse can protect your business
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Nov 16, 2022 | 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...
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