All-in-one solution for all couples
Prenuptial Agreements
- Purpose: These agreements are used to protect significant pre-marital assets, define financial responsibilities, clarify debt management, and protect inheritance rights for children from prior relationships.
- What They Cover: Common provisions include handling property ownership during marriage, managing debts, outlining spousal support (alimony) terms, and determining how assets are divided upon death or divorce.
- What They Cannot Cover: Prenups generally cannot determine child custody or child support, nor can they include illegal terms or provisions that promote divorce.
- Requirements for Validity: To be enforceable, prenups must typically be in writing, signed by both parties voluntarily (not under duress), and often require full financial disclosure.
- Timing: It is highly recommended to sign a prenup well in advance of the wedding to avoid claims of duress.
Common Reasons to Consider a Prenup
- Significant disparity in income or assets.
- One or both partners have children from a previous marriage.
- One partner owns a business.
- One or both partners have substantial debt.
For a prenuptial agreement to hold up in court, it is generally advised that both parties have their own legal counse
