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Why Do Couples Need Prenuptial Agreements?

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The case for couples to get (or at least strongly consider) a prenuptial agreement is simple: it is much easier to get into a marriage than it is to get out of one. ...more

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Prenuptial Agreement vs. Postnuptial Agreement: The Differences & When to Choose Each

When it comes to protecting assets and establishing financial arrangements between spouses, two types of legal agreements come into play: prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. While both serve similar purposes, there are...more

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Marriage & Divorce: Just What Do Americans Want?

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Because of the blog’s topic, we are fed a lot of reported news on the state of marriage and divorce in 21st century America. Three topics seem to be headlining this week, the inconsistency of which is baffling. 1.There is a...more

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Prenuptial Agreement Series (Part 2): What Language Should I Have In My Prenup?

A prenuptial agreement, or “prenup”, is a contract or agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation and advance of marriage. A discussion on the various reasons that a person may wish to enter a prenup before...more

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Love and Contracts: Valentine's Day Engagements and Prenuptial Agreements

Valentine’s Day means engagements and weddings. Engagements also mean prenuptial agreements. In fact, it is expected during the Super Bowl there will be multiple proposals. Of course, everyone will be watching to see whether...more

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What You Need to Know About Prenuptial Agreements: Part 2 – Considerations Before Entering into a Prenuptial Agreement

Prenuptial agreements (or “Prenups” as they tend to be referred to colloquially) tend to have an unfair reputation as a societal matter. Indeed, it’s not uncommon for critics of prenuptial agreements to view them as the most...more

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Prenup 101: Protecting Your Rights and Assets

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Many of my clients worry about raising the idea of a prenuptial agreement with their fiancé/fiancée because of the anticipated response and what it “says” about their relationship. Whether or not a couple enters into a...more

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PreNuptial Agreements in the Age of Great Wealth Transmission.

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Axios published an article this week about what it terms the “growing acceptance” of prenuptial agreements. The sum of the article is based on a Harris poll reporting that 50% of those interviewed support the idea of couples...more

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Let's Talk About the Anatomy of a Prenuptial Agreement

Pennsylvania has specific requirements when it comes to a prenuptial agreement. This agreement dictates certain things before you get married that aim to protect both parties. Family Law partner John Zurzola explains the...more

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Did You Buy Marriage Insurance? The Importance of Prenuptial Agreements in Community Property States

Around the world there are millions of people who rely on insurance for homes and vehicles to celebrity body parts. Nowadays, there is even insurance to cover the postponement or cancellation of one’s wedding. Ironically,...more

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How to Have the Prenup Conversation with Your Fiancé(e)

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A prenuptial agreement is one of the most difficult issues to discuss with your intended spouse while you’re in the thick of sending out wedding invitations, tasting cake, and deciding on a venue for the ceremony. A...more

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Prenuptial Agreement that Strips a Party of All Marital Interests Found Unconscionable

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Once again, the Appeals Court tells us that a prenuptial agreement that strips a party of all marital interests is unconscionable and will not be enforced. On March 30, 2023, the Appeals Court issued its decision in Rudnick...more

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What Assets Are Untouchable During Divorce?

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For spouses contemplating a divorce, the issue of which assets will be divided is a significant consideration. In the United States, some states are “community property” states, meaning that most property acquired during the...more

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Your Holiday Guide to Prenuptial Agreements

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We just published something about this topic only to find an email inquiry from a client asking what are the basics to such agreements. Here’s a crib sheet which is no substitute for specialized advice....more

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Divorce Gate -The Deflation of Marriage

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Despite any last-minute Hail Mary attempts, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen officially ended their 13-year marriage. It appears to have been an amicable split and the couple has miraculously finalized their case in record time....more

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My Spouse Receives Stock Options as Part of Her Compensation Package. Will Stock Options Granted After Our Divorce Be Included in...

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Stock options granted to a party during a marriage are considered marital assets subject to property division upon divorce, even if the options vest after the parties are divorced. However, whether stock options that are...more

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No Prenupt(ial)? A 101 Guide to Postnupts

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More and more couples are electing to sign prenuptial agreements before their big wedding day, yet some can’t agree, don’t want to, or don’t have time to do one beforehand. After all, some people continue to believe that...more

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Protecting Your Inheritance with a Prenuptial Agreement

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When you're planning a wedding, discussing a prenuptial agreement with your soon-to-be spouse may not seem exciting or may even feel uncomfortable. Yet, no one knows what the future holds, and a prenuptial agreement can...more

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Marital Property Agreements: They’re Not Just for Kanye West and Kim Kardashian

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Spring officially begins on March 20th – less than one month away.  In Wisconsin, that means wedding planning is in full swing.  One important item on many wedding planning to-do lists is a pre-nuptial agreement....more

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What Happens to the Life Insurance After Divorce?

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It depends on what was put into writing – or not! On January 10, 2022, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled that where a former husband failed to change the beneficiary designation on his life insurance...more

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Can a Prenuptial Agreement Protect My Assets After Death?

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In terms of would-be celebrations, no one was more upset about COVID-19 than the couples whose weddings were derailed by a year or more of pandemic-induced delays. For those who survived quarantining together and still like...more

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Silver Linings: An Uptick In Premarital Agreements

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In light of all the negative new stories in 2020 and the statistics about the rise in divorce rates, it does not hurt to point out that there is a plus side to the pandemic: more requests for premarital agreements means more...more

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How can I get my spouse to sign a postnuptial agreement?

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Most are familiar with prenuptial agreements, which are sometimes referred to as antenuptial or premarital agreements. Prenuptial or premarital agreements are documents signed before parties get married. Prenuptial...more

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Prenuptial Agreements 101

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With wedding season just around the corner, here is a primer on what a pre-nuptial agreement can and cannot do for you...more

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Prenuptial Agreements - Who Needs Them?

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A prenuptial agreement is a contract between prospective spouses before they marry, which governs certain issues in the event of divorce or death, such as property division, spousal support, and rights of a surviving spouse....more

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