Category: prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

A prenuptial agreement (or prenup) is a legal document designed to protect the financial interests of both spouses in the event of a divorce, death, or other unforeseen circumstances. The contents of a prenup can cover many different aspects of married life, including the distribution of assets, spousal support, and property rights. While prenups are… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons for Getting a Prenup

When a couple decides to get married, they inevitably agree to share their assets. These assets (property, bank accounts, debts, etc.) are subject to division in the event of a divorce, either a 50/50 or “equitable” split (depending on the marital property laws of your state). But in many states, couples also have the option… Continue reading Postnuptial Agreements. What are they and what are the Benefits of Having One. Should we get one and why?

If properly drafted and executed and the surrounding circumstances warrant it, a postnuptial agreement between married spouses will be enforced by Maryland Family Law and Divorce courts. Here are some of the legal basics. A postnuptial agreement – an agreement made between married spouses – is a contract and is generally enforceable. We will discuss… Continue reading Maryland Divorces: Are Post-Nuptial Agreements Valid and Enforceable?

In Maryland, prenuptial – also called antenuptial – agreements are valid and enforceable. At the basic level, a prenuptial agreement is a contract and, as a contract, prenuptial agreements are presumptively valid. That being said, as a contract, prenuptial agreements can be challenged on the grounds that ALL contracts can be challenged. Put another way,… Continue reading Hallmarks of a Maryland Prenuptial Agreement That Will Hold Up In Court

Divorce is a common fact of life. In the United States alone, 39% of marriages end in divorce. A high rate yet down from 50% in the early 1980s. The process of a divorce is hard on everyone involved, especially children. But sometimes it is a necessary course of action. There are many reasons for… Continue reading Young with Little Assets? Why a Prenuptial Agreement with Little Assets Is Still Relevant

Prenuptial agreements are private agreements that couples make before signing marriage documents. They set out the division of their assets in the event of a divorce further down the road. Prenuptial agreements, however, aren’t the same in every state. Each territory has its own rules regarding prenuptial proceedings in the event that the couple decide… Continue reading What should I look out for to ensure that my rights are protected in a prenuptial agreement?