A prenuptial agreement can help you protect your assets throughout your marriage. If you end up divorcing your spouse, having a formal agreement already in place may mitigate some of your losses. As your life changes you might need to modify your prenuptial agreement....
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DIVORCE – Prenuptial Agreements
Determining if your marriage will benefit from a prenuptial
A prenuptial agreement can help keep the peace in your marriage and provide clarity about expectations. This arrangement can elevate the value of any marriage, but especially so in particular circumstances. Knowing whether a prenuptial agreement is the right decision...
What should you put in a prenuptial agreement?
The New Jersey Statutes dictate what you can put in your premarital agreement. It generally allows anything that is not illegal or otherwise violates public policy. The statutes give a specific rundown of items that you might want to include, and this acts as an...
How could a prenuptial agreement prevent divorce?
Money is one of the biggest factors in divorces. Couples often argue about finances, and it can destroy the relationship. While premarital agreements may often get a bad reputation, and people may look at them as a negative thing, they could help couples avoid...
How can a prenup work toward a successful retirement?
Though bringing up the idea of a prenuptial agreement to your spouse-to-be is probably uncomfortable, it could help you attain a comfortable retirement if your marriage falls apart. This is because a prenup enables spouses to protect their personal assets, including...
What motivates people to write a prenuptial agreement?
The main reason couples sign a prenuptial agreement is to protect property that a court might otherwise split up in a divorce. However, different couples have varying needs. You may find that you want to draft and sign a prenup to address a specific issue. Smart Asset...
Understanding prenuptial agreements
Before getting married, some couples decide to sign a prenuptial agreement. This legal document outlines what would happen to assets in the event of a divorce. Many people think that a prenup agreement is only for those with a lot of money. However, this is not...