Getting married is a big step, and it's one that you should not take lightly. It's important to consider all the potential outcomes of marriage, including the possibility of divorce. A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a legal contract that couples can enter before...
Pre- And Post-nuptial Agreements
Does a prenup mean I’m entering into a loveless marriage?
The time between engagement and marriage can be a whirlwind of emotions. You are eagerly anticipating your wedding day when you get to say “I, do,” to your beloved. In fact, you may be so swept up in the romance that you forget about the practical aspects of marriage....
Can you render a prenuptial agreement invalid?
A prenuptial agreement can be a great way to protect yourself and your assets prior to entering into a marriage. At the time you negotiate the agreement, you may feel secure in its terms. By the time divorce comes around, though, assuming that it does, you may feel...
Prenups on the rise among millennials
People in Michigan might be more likely to draw up a prenuptial agreement before getting married if they are millennials. According to studies, this generation is more likely to get prenups than previous generations, and there are a few reasons for this...
How to protect current and future assets
Unfortunately, there are some common misconceptions about prenuptial agreements that could prevent people from writing a simple contract that might protect their assets in the future. Michigan couples that choose not to have a prenup because they think it represents...
Considerations before signing a prenuptial agreement
When a Michigan couple decides to get married, they may want to consider getting a prenuptial agreement to protect their assets. Although considering a prenuptial agreement may not be romantic, it can help couples to get on the same page when it comes to finances and...
How prenuptial agreements can be beneficial
When a Michigan resident asks a future spouse to sign a prenuptial agreement, it could result in some harsh feelings. However, prenuptial agreements can help both individuals plan for their financial futures and offer protection. Prenuptial agreements can play a major...
Prenuptial contracts and other concerns for blended families
Romance may be the furthest thing from one's mind in the aftermath of the end of a marriage, but many Michigan divorced spouses with children choose to remarry people who have also gone through a divorce. Research shows blended families, where one or both partners has...
Protecting inheritances
Michigan residents can take certain steps to ensure that their wealth and assets are protected for future generations. They should discuss which estate-planning documents they should use with an estate attorney and should consider having the attorney draft the...
Getting married without embracing a spouse’s debt
Michigan couples who consider their financial positions prior to marriage could spare themselves turmoil in the future. A prenuptial agreement serves as a legal tool for two people to make declarations concerning the division of property and debt in the event of a...