Deciding whether a prenuptial agreement is right for you and your spouse is a personal decision that only the two of you can make together. But in making that decision, you can be setting yourself up for a healthy marriage while still protecting yourself in case a divorce were to arise in the future.
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Couples that are about to walk down the aisle may consider a prenuptial agreement to protect both parties. Prenups aren't the taboo contracts that society used to frown upon. Today, they are vital documents that most couples should at least discuss before getting married. Even if you don't end up signing a prenup, the...
Most Massachusetts residents are likely familiar with the legal document known as a prenuptial agreement. Prior to marrying, a prenup is reviewed and signed by both parties. Such an agreement may include specific terms related to the retention, division and ownership of assets, belongings and debts that an individual brings to a marriage. In...
Entrepreneurs who start and own a business often struggle and sacrifice for years to make a profit. For those who do end up finding success, it's important to take steps to protect one's stake in a business as well as one's share of business-related assets. This is especially important when it comes to divorce.
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One of many preconceived notions that people may have about prenuptial agreements is that they are contracts that simply can't be challenged. If you let the ink dry on the contract, then that's it -- you're locked into this contract without any means of recourse.
However, there are some perfectly legitimate ways for people to...
Most people in Massachusetts are at least vaguely familiar with what a prenuptial agreement is and the purpose it serves. Many people, however, likely assume that only very wealthy individuals need to even entertain the notion of asking a fiancé to sign such a document. In truth, anyone who plans to marry, regardless of...
When a couple decides to marry there are many things that they need to take into consideration. Exactly what those things are will vary depending on a variety of factors including the age of the people marrying, how many times they have been married and whether they have children.
Because generally, older individuals who have...
If you're an avid follower of our blog, then you've likely read a number of our posts regarding marital agreements. As you've probably gathered, these legal documents can be incredibly useful, especially during the property division step of a divorce.
For those interested in drafting and signing a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, you may...
Whether through the news or entertainment media, you have no doubt heard the term "prenup" or "prenuptial agreement." A prenuptial agreement is a marital document that parties complete detailing what assets each individual is bringing to the marriage. A postnuptial agreement, then, is a document that married couples use to record non-marital assets.
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