Five Things to Know Before Signing a Prenup
By John J. Hollins Jr., Prenuptial agreements get a bad rap as they are sometimes referred to as “divorce agreements.” People see them as a prediction that a marriage will fail or as insurance in case it does. What prenups acknowledge is that one or both parties brings significant assets — or the potential of future inherited assets — to the marriage. Both parties have the right to protect those assets in case something unexpected happens. As a family lawyer, I write prenups most often for younger couples where one or both has significant family wealth, and for older couples who are each financially well established on their own. With wedding season in full swing, here are five important things to keep in mind with any prenup. 1) Never sign a prenup without your family lawyer reviewing it. It is important that you hire a family attorney who is familiar with all […]
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