Drafting a prenuptial agreement is not something you should do yourself, as there are certain things you may want to put into a prenup that a court could find unenforceable. You wouldn’t sign a business contract without guidance from legal counsel, and you should follow that same advice when it comes to your prenuptial agreement,…
Finances play a large role is every married couple’s lives, and are one of the biggest areas of disagreement. Having a prenuptial agreement lays a foundation for a secure financial future for both spouses. But how do you ask the person you are about to marry to sign a prenup? Here are some tips for…
In many states, including New Jersey, a business started during a marriage is considered community or marital property, which means that it is owned by both spouses and will be divided if they divorce. If the business began before the marriage, but grew substantially during the marriage, its appreciation in value is also considered marital…
While those marrying for the first time may consider prenuptial agreements to be unromantic or even pessimistic, those marrying again can find a prenup to be a practical solution to settle any potential problems before the wedding. Actually, prenuptial agreements are intended to make a marriage work more smoothly. Since around half of first marriages…
There is nothing romantic about a prenuptial agreement, but there are several things that are very practical about prenups that make them a smart planning tool, especially for those who are entering marriage with significant personal assets. In the eyes of the law, marriage is a contract and a prenup should be considered as an…