Most couples who are soon to be tying the knot have long to-do lists. But most often, mediating a prenup agreement is not on that list. Mediating a premarital agreement is not as fun as cake tasting, but it is just as important for your financial future together. Mediating a prenuptial agreement can be a…
Read More →As a family law mediator who mediates premarital agreements and prenuptial agreements, I’m often asked: What does a prenup look like? Do you have a sample? I’d love to be able to give out a generic sample prenup, but there really is no such thing. Prenups are as individual as the couples themselves (isn’t this…
Read More →Thinking about a prenup? There are pros and cons. Pros: You sort things out and make your agreement while you’re in love You have important pre-marital discussions about money, children, aging parents, spending vs. saving and all sorts of values. These discussions are critical to a happy marriage If you find out if you have…
Read More →It doesn’t matter what you call it: Prenup, premarital agreement, prenuptial agreement……doesn’t make the discussion any easier. Honestly, it’s not as much about the written document as it is about the disucssion. I’m convinced that if you have the discussion, and talk about all the topics, that you may or may not need the written…
Read More →What You Need to Know About Prenuptial Agreements Even though prenuptial agreements get a really bad rap, they’re vital documents that protect both people about to enter into marriage. It’s all about your approach. By having a calm and logical conversation before pulling out any documents, you stand a much better chance of keeping things…
Read More →About Prenuptial Agreements When couples start throwing around those dreaded words “prenuptial agreement” (a.k.a. prenup, prenupt, premarital agreement) the inescapable thought is, “Uh-oh, are we planning on getting a divorce?” Most people get this feeling that bringing up a prenuptial agreement is bad luck or amounts to dooming your marriage. Nothing could be further from…
Read More →What You Need to Know About Prenuptial Agreements Even though prenuptial agreements get a really bad rap, they’re vital documents that protect both people about to enter into marriage. It’s all about your approach. By having a calm and logical conversation before pulling out any documents, you stand a much better chance of keeping things…
Read More →You hear a lot of talk about prenups, but what does a premarital agreement look like? Where can one find a premarital agreement sample? It’s hard to find a premarital agreement sample because there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Prenups are drafted based on the individual couples’ needs. Topics for your prenup might include: 1) Defining your…
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