While no one should enter into a marriage expecting divorce to occur, planning for the worst remains a smart move. Whether you have gone through the marriage process or expect to do so soon, there remain options for you and your partner. Prenuptial and postnuptial...
Unmarried couples must protect their interests as new homeowners
You and your significant other found the home of your dreams. Since it’s in Monterey County, it’s going to take both of your incomes to qualify for a mortgage and each of you will need to contribute some of your savings to the down payment. You anticipate being...
2 things you need to know before signing a prenup
When you’re getting married, you’re automatically making plans for the future. While you may not really imagine a life without your partner, you know that divorce is always a possibility. Prenuptial agreements have helped a lot of couples deal with their anxieties...
3 signs you need to sign a prenup before tying the knot
Finding the love of your life is a beautiful thing. Once you meet the person you love and want, you will probably want to get married and live happily ever after. However, things don’t always go as planned. A prenuptial agreement is a legal agreement that a couple...
How to approach your fiance about signing a prenuptial agreement
Nothing compares with the emotional rush of falling in love. Once someone special enters your life, getting married becomes the logical step forward. Despite honest intentions, marriages sometimes collapse. Having a prenuptial agreement reduces heartache under these...
How can you protect an heirloom engagement ring?
Your relationship is unique to you and your soon-to-be spouse. If you do not want to shop for a generic engagement ring, you may be leaning toward proposing with a family heirloom. After all, according to the International Gem Society, heirloom rings tend to be more...
What should you include in a pre-nuptial agreement?
Getting married is a major decision that impacts all areas of your life. While financial issues are probably the last thing on your mind as you prepare for your wedding, keep in mind that they are a significant source of strife for many couples. That is why you should...
Can your ex ask the courts to toss out your prenuptial agreement?
California is a community property state, which can make divorce very stressful. Some spouses try to protect themselves from financial devastation during a divorce by negotiating a prenuptial agreement during their engagement. Prenuptial agreements are valuable tools....
3 reasons you may need to sign a cohabitation agreement
Not that long ago, it was highly unusual for couples to cohabitate even briefly prior to marriage. These days, though, it is increasingly common for couples to commit without ever legally marrying. There are numerous reasons why you might not want to marry your...
How does a postnuptial agreement differ from a prenuptial agreement?
Postnuptial and prenuptial agreements are pretty much the same except for one small detail. U.S. News and World Report explains the difference between the two types of agreements is one occurs before the marriage and the other occurs after the marriage. A postnuptial...
