Michigan residents may believe that prenuptial agreements are bad omens for their marriages. However, this is not necessarily the case. Instead, they can be a practical solution to help a couple handle financial and other matters in a calm and rational manner. While...
Pre- And Post-nuptial Agreements
Why all couples should consider a prenup
While asking for a prenup may not seem like the ideal way to begin a marriage, it can be a practical way to protect assets. Michigan residents who own a business or are well off financially prior to getting married may benefit the most from a prenuptial agreement....
Reasons a couple may need a prenuptial agreement
Young couples in Michigan who are deciding to get married may be more likely to set up prenuptial agreements than newlyweds from previous generations. According to a survey of 1,600 members of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 51 percent of attorneys...
Using a prenuptial agreement
Michigan couples who are considering marriage should know that prenuptial agreements are not only for those who have considerable wealth. Anyone who has assets or expects to inherit assets may use a prenuptial agreement to specify how their property is to be treated...
Use a prenuptial agreement to protect business assets
Many Michigan business owners have poured their time, money and effort into building a successful venture. Having a significant portion of that investment lost in a divorce can be a difficult pill to swallow. Having a prenuptial agreement in place at the time of...