Prenuptial agreements are a type of legal contract made between spouses. Generally, these agreements focus on protecting the individual assets of each spouse in the event of a divorce. There are many misconceptions about prenuptial agreements and they are often...
Prenuptial Agreements
How can a prenup protect your child?
If you have children from a previous relationship, you may be wondering how your upcoming nuptials may impact them. While you expect your marriage to last a lifetime, you know that the unexpected sometimes happens. It’s important to set up safeguards to protect...
What are some advantages of signing a postnuptial agreement?
A postnuptial agreement is a legal contract that is entered into by couples who are already married. It is similar to a premarital agreement but is created after a marriage. A postnup offers married couples many benefits, especially those experiencing marital trouble...
Times when you should reconsider signing a prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements play an important role in providing peace of mind for both parties leading up to their wedding day. Unfortunately, prenuptial agreements do not always provide the protection that they should. Understanding the red flags of a problematic...
Will your prenuptial agreement hold up during divorce?
Even though wedding vows traditionally include the phrase “till death do us part,” the truth is some marriages end in divorce. If your marriage ends in divorce, one of the most contentious issues you will need to address is the division of marital property. This can...
What is the difference between a prenup and a postnup?
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...