Tag Archives: Prenup

How to Show that the Prenup Wasn’t Forced

A premarital agreement (prenup) isn’t enforceable against a party who didn’t enter into it voluntarily. Fam C §1615(a)(1).  Here’s how you can ensure that a question of duress won’t derail your prenup. To deem a prenup voluntarily executed, courts will … Continue reading

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What Is a Prenup And Understanding the Benefits

For a happy couple contemplating marriage and planning for the big day, a discussion related to divorce and death is usually not a top priority on the to-do list. However, consideration of a prenuptial agreement which can protect important property … Continue reading

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Should I Get a Prenup?

While you hope your marriage will stand the test of time, there is nothing wrong with planning for the worst-case scenario before you tie the knot. A prenuptial agreement is not an indictment of your relationship or its long-term potential. … Continue reading

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Benefits of the Prenup

Prenuptial agreements are no longer reserved solely for the rich and famous, though it may appear that way through media coverage. A prenuptial agreement, commonly referred to as a prenup, is a legal document that determines how assets, debts, finances, … Continue reading

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Variations on a Prenup: Making Multigenerational Homeownership Work

I recently read a New York Times article addressing the growing trend of multigenerational households and the benefits of a so-called ‘prenup’ for this type of homeownership. The reasons for a contractual arrangement about home ownership for families can range … Continue reading

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