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…
Many people think that attorneys who tell a newly engaged person they should look into prenuptial agreement are only in it to get more billable hours and make some money. While this may be true for some, it is not why I tell couples to consider the agreement. As a divorce attorney I see the…
When most people think about a prenup they think of the man looking to protect his wealth from his future bride. Well I hate to burst your bubble but that is no longer the case, especially today. More and more women are asking for their future husbands to sign prenups. Yes that is right, women…
As wedding season begins to get into full swing with the coming of summer, Washington, as well as a handful of other states, are preparing for a special kind of ceremony, the Weed Wedding. Yes you read that right. A weed wedding. I had never heard of such a thing before so when it became…
You hear about them in celebrity divorces all the time, you just didn’t know they had a name. “Lifestyle clauses” are popular in celebrity prenups, but what about for us regular folk? Is a lifestyle clause something you should consider for your prenup? So you may be thinking, “what is a lifestyle clause?” One of…
