It’s unromantic. It’s uncomfortable. It’s awkward. Those are just some of the thoughts that come to mind now that you’re thinking about asking your fiance to sign a prenuptial agreement right? Well, it doesn’t have to be like that.
As with most things in life, it’s all a state of mind. You can either see the [...]
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Tag Archive: Prenuptial Agreement
How do I ask my fiance to sign a prenup?
Online Prenuptial Agreement Forms
I was recently contacted by a woman who wanted me to certify that a prenuptial agreement that she filled out and printed from the internet contained all the information that would make it valid. The prenuptial agreement, aside from the fact that it was generic and from the internet, was only 2 pages long. I [...]
Who needs a Prenuptial Agreement?
Ideally, all couples looking to get married should at least engage in the process of getting a prenuptial agreement. As I’ve said before, negotiating a prenuptial agreement provides a very valuable opportunity for couples to discuss their mutual financial situations, their outlook on finances and their future goals.
I’m often surprised when I do estate planning [...]
Agreements on Sex in Prenups
There are not a lot of things you can’t include in a prenuptial agreement. One of those things I talked about in previous posts were provisions regarding children. Another one are provisions regarding sex during the marriage.
I have had requests to include provisions dealing with a sex schedule for the couple. In those cases, I [...]
Information to bring to your prenup consultation
You’ve decided with your fiance that you both want to have a prenuptial agreement drawn up and signed before getting married. You’ve even gone as far as each retaining separate attorneys. You’re now ready to meet with your respective attorneys for the first time. Please don’t go into the office empty handed because it will [...]
Children and Prenuptial Agreements
I often get asked what can be included in a prenuptial agreement and if what they want to do is “odd” or “weird”. You can do anything you want with a prenuptial agreement. If you want to make everything separate before marriage, during marriage and/or after marriage, you can do so. If you only want [...]
Is a Massachusetts Prenuptial Agreement valid everywhere?
Yes. A prenuptial agreement is simply a contract. A valid contract is valid in all 50 states despite the change in divorce laws and location.
What about states like California and New Mexico that have community property?
Well, in those states, your prenuptial agreement will still be valid! Community property laws or the Equitable Division laws of [...]
Same-sex marriage and prenuptial agreements
All gay, lesbian and same-sex couples who are planning to marry should get a prenuptial agreement. This is more important for a same-sex couple than for a heterosexual couple. Let me explain.
Because of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), constitutional bans on same-sex marriage in other states, and a lack of same-sex marriage laws in [...]
Does a prenuptial agreement need to be fair?
Yes and no.
In one of my previous posts, I had talked about the criteria for upholding a prenuptial agreement in court and one of the factors was fairness. When I talk about fairness, it is on a spectrum of how unfair it is. It’s not whether the prenuptial agreement is fair – or not.
A prenuptial [...]
When should a prenuptial agreement be drafted?
Spring and Summer are traditionally the seasons when most people get married. So it’s not a surprise that I’ve been getting a huge number of calls and clients asking for prenups (or more properly prenuptial agreements or premarital agreements).
The unfortunate thing I find myself telling most of these clients is that they should’ve contemplated [...]
