Prenuptial Agreements...Prenuptial Agreement • November 2nd, 2013
Contract Type FiledNovember 2nd, 2013Getting married is an exciting life event. But in today’s society with a rise in blended families, later in life marriages, and high divorce rates, more couples are choosing to protect their futures with a prenuptial (antenuptial) agreement. A prenuptial (before the marriage) agreement can determine spousal rights to property in the event of death or divorce. Commonly thought to be only for the rich and famous, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can be an essential planning tool for those with significant property or children from other relationships. Having a well-drafted prenuptial agreement can put both parties on the same page and prevent future conflict. Here are six situations where a prenuptial agreement may be beneficial.