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We Don't Have Any Money.…

We Don't Have Any Money. Should We Still Get a Prenup?

Nobody gets married thinking they will get divorced, but – like it or not – the undeniable reality is that the statistics confirm that 50% of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. Furthermore, there is an informal consensus among the… Read More
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Why Having a Prenup Can A…

Why Having a Prenup Can Actually Be GOOD for Your Marriage.

We know the title of this blog will initially confuse some of you. People tend to associate the word “prenup” (formally known as “prenuptial agreement” or “premarital agreement”) with the idea of planning for a divorce before the marriage… Read More
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The Royal Wedding: If I W…

The Royal Wedding: If I Were Handling Meghan Markle's Prenup

You must be living under a rock if you don’t know about the Royal Wedding happening this Saturday between Prince Harry and American actress, Meghan Markle. My Facebook feed is filled with photos and updates about who’s attending, what the bride a… Read More
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Post-Nuptial Agreements v…

Post-Nuptial Agreements v. Reconciliation Agreements: Are they worth the paper they're written on?

Post-Nuptial Agreement A post-nuptial agreement is a contract between two spouses. The agreement is similar to a prenuptial agreement except it is signed during the marriage rather than before the marriage. A post-nuptial agreement is often times con… Read More
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What can we learn from Bo…

What can we learn from Bobby Flay and Stephanie March's divorce?

According to Ms. March’s lawyer, she plans to contest the validity of their prenuptial agreement on various grounds. Most notably, the fact that the agreement was signed three days before their wedding may have rendered it unconscionable (not fair)… Read More
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SURVEY RESULTS: When Did…

SURVEY RESULTS: When Did You Realize Your Marriage Was Over?

At some point while representing a divorced/divorcing client, I ask him/her: “When did you realize your marriage was over?” The responses usually fall into (3) three categories: 1. Before the wedding These clients feel the marriage was doomed fro… Read More
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