Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements Archives

April 17, 2025 / Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements

Why You Should Get a Prenup

Prenuptial agreements, premarital agreements, or “prenups” can help you and your spouse begin married life on a sound foundation. The benefits of prenuptial-postnuptial agreements go beyond making a divorce less stressful and costly. Signing a prenup can also provide a framework for couples to discuss financial matters and expectations before the wedding. Financial matters are among the most common reasons […]

January 3, 2025 / Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements

The Untold Stories of Celebrity Prenuptial Agreements

A prenuptial agreement is a legally binding contract signed by a couple who intend to be married. The contract becomes effective when the parties are legally married. Pre-nuptial agreements can make dissolving a marriage less costly, quicker, and less stressful. The agreement settles issues that would typically be litigated or settled in a divorce action. […]

November 19, 2024 / Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements

Conditions That Could Nullify a Prenuptial Agreement in California

Entering a prenuptial agreement can provide peace of mind for couples planning to marry in California. However, certain conditions can render a prenup invalid. Understanding these factors is crucial to ensure your agreement stands up in court if challenged. Since California law has specific requirements for prenuptial agreements, it’s essential to be aware of what […]

September 20, 2017 / Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris Delay Divorce Amid Rumors That They Don’t Have a Prenup

Prenuptial agreements are a great way to protect yourself in case your marriage does not work out. This is certainly true if you or your spouse earn a lot of money. Earlier this year, movie stars Chris Pratt and Anna Faris announced that they would be separating after eight years of marriage. However, the couple […]

February 25, 2017 / Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements

What To Include In A Prenuptial Agreement

Most often, couples enter into prenuptial agreements to designate and divide assets in the event the marriage ends. Overall, prenuptial agreements address financial issues going into marriage. When properly prepared, they prove useful in sorting out conflicts before they arise and potentially saving time and money bypassing court property division decisions in divorce or probate […]

August 9, 2015 / Divorce / Marriage / Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements

Are You in Need of a Premarital Agreement?

When contemplating marriage, couples often consider entering into an agreement or contract that divides assets upon a divorce. Whether you know it as a premarital agreement or a prenuptial agreement, the very thought of it can have one running for the hills. But are premarital agreements REALLY that bad? When most couples discuss a premarital […]

May 20, 2015 / Divorce / Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements

Prenups: Not Just for the Rich and Famous

Marriage is a contract, and like any contract, it helps to know the terms and conditions before signing the dotted line. That is where a prenuptial agreement, or a “prenup,” comes in. This document clearly dictates how property will be distributed upon the death of a spouse (in lieu of a will or trust) or […]

May 3, 2015 / Community Property / Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements

Effects of Prenuptial Agreements on Community Property

California is a community property jurisdiction. Which means that there is a presumption that all the assets and debts that are attained during the marriage are community in nature, belonging to both husband and wife. This is only a presumption and it can be rebutted under certain circumstances. Our divorce lawyers often receive questions about how to […]