I came across an advice column of sorts online and the woman who wrote in for advice was seeking it because she was thinking of getting a prenup. “DEAR BRUCE: I will be getting married in a few months. I have a home and two cars that hold no liens. My home is worth $75,000…
I recently came across an article on prenups. In this article there was a sentence that stood out to me, not because of how true a statement it was but because of how off base it was. “Negotiating a prenup is not romantic and can destroy couples’ feelings for each other forever.” Really? If talking…
I came across this and thought it was worth posting. People tend to wait to the last minute when it comes to a prenup. People spend months, even years planning the wedding but want to get the prenup done in a matter of days. Don’t wait, this document is more important than deciding to use periwinkle…
I was recently at Bible study when a woman who was going through a divorce wanted to ask me a few questions. We talked for a bit and afterwards she said “if I get married again I’m just going to do a prenup. This has been just too much, at least with a prenup everything…
This is kind of a follow up to my previous post. As a divorce attorney I often watch people lose assets in a divorce. That can be devastating for anyone but it can be more devastating for middle class individuals. This is why they need to think about a prenup. I know you have…
I have recently had several conversations with individuals seeking prenups. When the topic of having their intended have a lawyer to look over the prenup comes up these prenup seekers no longer want to get a prenup. They always ask if it is really necessary for their potential partner in crime have a lawyer. The…
I think this is one of the things that I hear most often. People assume since they are not yet established in life they do not need a prenup. While I can understand that thinking, I feel that it is very short-term thinking. You may not have anything now but do you plan to have…
I was recently sitting with a couple of women and when they found out what I did as a profession they both had the question; “Do a lot of couples break up when faced with a prenup?” I wouldn’t say a lot but some do and it is not for the reason you imagine. When…
Prenups can be thrown out in court, but if they are thrown out it usually for good reason. Here are 5 reason a prenup can be thrown out: 1. This actually goes back to PreNup Myth #2, because they are often unfair. No lopsided prenups, one person can’t end up with everything while the other…
I am sure you have seen the wonderful State Farm commercial of the couple getting married and their kids being grossed out that they kissed. It has this great tagline: “Sometimes at last doesn’t happen at first.” If you haven’t seen it here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn7-f0800KI. The romantic in me loves the whole idea…
