Prenuptial Agreements

Marriage is one of life's biggest commitments. Along with joining two lives, it often involves combining finances, property and long-term plans. While many couples focus on the wedding itself, some put off important legal discussions. When it comes to premarital...

Many California couples put a prenuptial agreement in place before they get married to detail things like which assets they would each keep if the marriage ended in divorce. This can be important in a community property state like ours. They might also address things...

Prenuptial agreements are essentially marital contracts detailing some of the terms of a potential divorce. With divorce rates remaining consistently high for decades, planning for the statistical possibility of a divorce is a smart move, even in cases where people...

People who are engaged often focus heavily on planning the wedding, but that's not the only thing that they need to do. Thinking about getting a prenuptial agreement together is another step that should be taken before marriage.  These agreements are designed to...

Some people think of prenuptial agreements as financial arrangements between wealthy individuals who are going to get married. The truth is that these agreements are actually suitable for anyone who’s going to say “I do.” A prenuptial agreement is a chance for both...

One important advantage of having a prenuptial agreement is that it can help a divorce proceed more smoothly than it likely would if some basic financial matters hadn’t already been agreed to.  If that divorce you may have thought would never actually occur is...

Prenuptial agreements have become fairly commonplace. Since they set expectations surrounding a divorce, they can provide a lot of clarity and protection for both parties if the worst should happen – but a prenup can start to feel outdated over time. If a prenuptial...

Prenuptial agreements (prenups) often evoke mixed feelings. No one likes to think about divorce before even getting married. Yet, these agreements can offer crucial protection. Understanding what you can and cannot include in a prenup is essential. What you can...

Conversations about prenuptial agreements (prenups) can be complicated. Undeniably, you hope for a successful marriage with your partner, but it helps to protect yourself should it end in divorce. Unfortunately, some people view prenups as planning for a divorce...