Prenuptial Agreements

What You Can Do with a Prenuptial Agreement

by Boyer, Dawson & St. Pierre on 4/16/2013

While the words prenuptial agreement can kill that pre-marriage romance, a prenup is smart financial planning. It is perhaps better thought of as a safety belt — when you ride in a car you don’t expect to get into an...more

Client Data Sheet: Prenuptial Agreement

by Cari Rincker on 4/12/2013

This is an example questionnaire that I use for clients for a prenuptial (or premarital) agreement....more

The Mediated Prenuptial Agreement: A Happy Beginning

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 4/2/2013

When we think of a wedding, we typically think about a joyous time - not about lawyers, meetings and arguments. Yet for many people, their wedding does involve these elements because they have chosen to enter a “prenuptial...more

I Do Again: Legal And Financial Considerations Of Remarriage

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 4/2/2013

After divorce, finding someone new is a common goal – but actually tying the knot again is not. According to SmartMoney.com, fewer than half of divorced women and slightly more than half of divorced men are remarried –...more

How to Invalidate a Florida Prenup

by The Law Firm for Family Law on 3/22/2013

A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is contract between prospective spouses outlining the terms of a subsequent divorce settlement. Prenups usually involve the division of assets and spousal support. They cannot, however,...more

Did New York Appeals Court Kill the Prenup?

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 3/18/2013

The prenuptial agreement between a wealthy real estate magnate and his wife is no good, the Brooklyn Appellate Court ruled recently, tearing up the contract and allowing the couple’s divorce to proceed as if it had never been...more

Putting Fault Back into Divorce, the Modern Anti-Cheating Clause

by Michele Corvi | McManis Faulkner on 2/5/2013

As reported in the news, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren might be reconciling. In 2009, the relationship made headlines when the National Enquirer reported that Tiger was cheating. Two days later, the police were called to...more

Share Of Appreciation Not Granted In Prenuptial Agreement

by Charles (Chuck) Rubin on 1/28/2013

A recent Florida appellate court decision provides a drafting lesson in prenuptial agreements - if a spouse is to receive an interest in appreciation in an asset, the agreement should be specific on that....more

Estate Planning: Lessons Learned From Hugh Hefner's Third Marriage

by Evan Guthrie Law Firm on 1/7/2013

Estate Planning: Lessons Learned From Hugh Hefner's Third Marriage Hugh Hefner and girlfriend Crystal Harris got married for a third time on New Years Eve 2012. Hugh Hefner is best known for his Playboy empire And Harris is...more

How To Broach The Subject Of A Pre-Nup

by The Byrd Law Firm, P.A. on 12/11/2012

Buying auto insurance does not mean you plan to be in an accident. Installing a smoke alarm in your house does not mean you expect it to burn down. Getting an annual check-up does not mean you are convinced that cancer is...more

Challenging a Prenuptial Agreement During Your Divorce

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 11/13/2012

You were sincere when you said, “till death do us part,” so the prenuptial agreement you were asked to sign may have felt more like a formality than a legal contract. Now that you are divorcing, you may realize that you...more

Unequal Same-Sex Marriage: Legal Protection for NY Couples

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 11/6/2012

New York began recognizing same-sex marriage in 2011. However, matrimony is not enough to protect your rights. Although same-sex couples are granted the same privileges and obligations as heterosexual partners within New...more

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