Prenuptial Agreements

Though it's an uncomfortable thing to talk about with a fiance, prenuptial agreements can be very useful documents in today's society. With the divorce rate hovering around 50 percent, many people are taking extra steps to ensure that they won't be cleaned out by a spouse who doesn't contribute equally, at least in terms of money, to... more »

Whether it is called a premarital, antenuptial or prenuptial agreement, these contracts are being used and litigated on an increasing basis. With divorce rates increasing and remarriage occurring equally as often, many couples feel the need to ensure all prior assets are secured in their name in case of a divorce. With this contract... more »

Prenuptial agreements were once a very sticky subject to bring up to a future spouse. However, as awareness has grown about how beneficial they can be for both parties, they are no longer a dreaded topic that must be avoided. Prenuptial agreements carry several advantages, and the goal of this article is to explore those benefits,... more »

When two people get married without a prenuptial agreement, the laws of their state dictate how their property is held. Generally, all assets and debts will be jointly held, meaning each spouse has equal claim to the assets and equal responsibility for the debts. Spouses can dictate their own terms, deciding in advance who owns what,... more »

In the first blush of love, no one thinks about legal agreements, but prenuptial agreements are actually as old as marriage itself. Once a contract between families in arranged marriage, enforced by tribal custom, marital agreements have always established ground rules designed to protect the interests of both parties (or families)... more »