People make plans every day so that we can be prepared. From what to do this weekend to how we will fund our retirement, making plans can be all but unavoidable. But there are some plans that people fail to make because the subject can be complicated or uncomfortable. This is often the case when…
Should You Be Concerned If Your Spouse Asks for a Prenup?
When your partner brings up the idea of a prenuptial agreement, it’s natural to feel uneasy. Many people in Massachusetts associate “prenups” with distrust or the expectation of divorce. In reality, a prenuptial agreement, or “prenup,” can be a practical planning tool that protects both spouses, clarifies financial expectations, and prevents future misunderstandings. Rather than…
Digital privacy clause becoming popular in prenuptial agreements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can be powerful tools to protect an individual in the event of a divorce. Though some see these agreements as merely planning for a failed marriage, they can actually provide comfort for a marrying couple, keeping financial concerns out of the mix. For many Massachusetts residents, a prenuptial agreement, which is…
Prenuptial agreement may be right for many in Massachusetts
Those who have read stories of divorce or know someone who has gone through a divorce of his or her own may be afraid of tying the knot with their loved one. After hearing of divorce disputes arising out of property division and alimony, they may fear losing everything in the event the marriage goes…
Post-nuptial agreement can ease stay-at-home parents’ fears
Having a child can drastically change one’s life. When a married couple has a baby, several difficult decisions must be made. The couple must figure out how to pay for the child’s needs while determining whether one parent will stay at home with the child. The decision to quit one’s job to stay home with…
Money issues raised by divorce? Avoid with prenuptial agreement
Deciding whether or not to get married can be one of the most difficult decisions to make in life. Not only should one consider the love he or she has for the other person, but he or she should also contemplate the financial ramifications of marriage. First, getting married may be an effective way of…
Billionaire Rupert Murdoch reaches settlement in third divorce
Readers of our Massachusetts family law blog may be interested to learn that Rupert Murdoch and his estranged wife recently appeared in court to announce they had reached a settlement in their divorce. The announcement was made at a hearing in a Lower Manhattan courtroom. The agreement between the medial mogul and his third wife…
Prenuptial agreements becoming common among modern couples
Preparing for a marriage is an exciting time in the lives of Massachusetts residents. In addition to the laundry list of to-do items for the wedding, betrothed couples also need to start planning for their future. Although not considered romantic, future planning often necessitates a pre- or post-nuptial agreement. The number of couples entering into…
More women seeking marital agreements to protect property
The decision to get married can be a difficult one. Not only do the parties agree to love each other for years to come, but they also make a financial agreement to share assets. For many, this places them on uneasy footing, especially when divorce is common and so many stories of harsh property division…
What to expect in a Worcester prenuptial agreement
As previously discussed on this Worcester family law blog, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements offer a wide range of benefits. Massachusetts family law attorneys routinely help clients draft these marital agreements both before and after a marriage. While many couples may hesitate to engage in talks regarding marital agreements, these can actually help foster communication and…