Prenuptials

Our Prenuptials section can help you decide how to make the call when it comes to whether or not you and your partner should consider a prenup.

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To Prenup or not to Prenup
Dec 2009

"Will you marry me?" Ah, the question that's heard around the world-especially during the holidays. For many couples getting engaged, marriage symbolizes romance at its best. While there's nothing wrong with getting caught up in the romance of it all, it's usually a good idea to consider the reality too.

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Pre-Nuptial Agreements 101
Sep 2008

You're having a romantic dinner, just the two of you, when the love of your life pops the question. It's the moment you've been waiting for. You don't even need to think about it. You breathlessly blurt out, "Yes, I'll marry you!" But it's not all hearts and roses when he asks that you sign a pre-nup. more...

What Do Prenuptial Agreements Protect?
Oct 2007

With 1 in 3 marriages ending in divorce, many are choosing to negotiate and sign prenuptial agreements. It is akin to a business contract for a couple; matters such as division (should death or divorce occur) of financial and personal assets, custody of children, division of property are all addressed within the document. more...

The Most Bizarre Prenuptial Clauses
Oct 2007

It's not just about the alimony anymore. Bizarre lifestyle clauses in prenuptial agreements are appearing more and more in the marriage contracts of celebrities and high income couples. And like fashion and hairstyles, these clauses may just catch on in the general public. Read more about the craziest prenuptial clauses. more...