Do I Need a Prenup?

Do you need a prenup? Ever wonder how a prenuptial agreement works? The truth is, marriage is not only a romantic relationship but also sort of a business relationship.

Some pros to having a premarital agreement

    • If you have your own business or professional practice, a premarital agreement can protect that interest so that the business or practice is not divided.
    • If one spouse has a large amount of debt than the other, a premarital agreement can protect the debt-free spouse from having to assume the obligation of the other.
    • A premarital agreement can limit the amount of spousal support that one spouse will have to pay the other upon divorce.
    • Distinguishing between what is marital and what is community property.
    • Reducing conflicts during a divorce.
  • Establishing procedures and rules for issues that may arise in the future.

Some disadvantage of a prenup

    • It’s not romantic, most marriages are a financial partnership as well as a romantic one. But if you feel like discussing something like property and finances, as well as the possibility of divorce.
    • The time may not be right, covering a premarital agreement will probably arise sooner or later in the marriage.
    • The agreement may require you to give up your right to inherit from your spouse’s estate when he or she dies.
  • Can create the lack of trust with the relationship in the future.

What can a prenup do for you?

    • Protect one party’s assets.
    • Protect a party from assuming the debts of the other spouse.
    • Determine how property will be passed upon death.
    • Clarify financial rights during a marriage.
  • Avoid costly disputes in case of divorce.

What if you do not get a prenuptial agreement

    • Share ownership dealing with property during the marriage.
    • Receiving all of the property upon death.
  • Sharing any debts acquired during the marriage.

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