Getting married soon? Congratulations! What a blissful and exciting time. But also a time for lots of change. As you contemplate spending the rest of your life with someone, suddenly you’ve got a lot of important things to think about.
- Are we on the same page with child-rearing?
- Should one of us stay home with the children?
- Where will we spend the holidays?
- How will we handle our finances?
Many of our Jupiter clients also ask whether or not they should consider having a Prenuptial Agreement. This question often arises if one or both parties already has a substantial amount of assets that they don’t necessarily want to share with the other person in the event of a divorce or their death. It also comes up a lot in situations where one spouse is significantly older than the other.
While some scorn prenuptial agreements as preparing for the marriage to fail, the sad fact is that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce. And subsequent marriages have an even higher divorce rate than first-time marriages. So whether the presence of a prenup equals preparing to fail or just being prepared, it is an important consideration for many couples.
Who should get a prenup? Are they just for rich people? Not anymore! Check out this 2011 article by CNN Money.
If you are embarking on your first marriage or a subsequent marriage, consider whether a prenup may be right for you and your future spouse. If you are already married and wish you had signed a prenup, a Postnuptial Agreement can accomplish the same thing.
George E. Gelb is a Jupiter divorce attorney with over 30 years experience preparing Prenuptial Agreements and Postnuptial Agreements. George will ask all the right questions and leave no stone unturned to protect you and your assets.