Do you want to avoid paying a divorce lawyer in the future tens – maybe hundreds – of thousands of dollars? Consider making a prenuptial (before the marriage) or post-nuptial (after the marriage) agreement. The legal fees for such an agreement are a very small fraction of the legal fees that would be generated by a case in divorce court.
No one should enter a marriage without making a whole-hearted commitment. Nevertheless, the reality is that almost half of marriages end in divorce. So, say “I do” with a sincere, heartfelt commitment, but – at the same time – be realistic and prepare for the possibility of a divorce.
An iron clad prenuptial agreement can resolve all division of property issues as well as alimony/maintenance issues that would arise in the event of a divorce. The only unresolved issues could be child support and other issues related to children born after the marriage.
Moreover, the process of talking through the “prenup” can give you and your partner an understanding of each others’ values and needs. Similarly, if financial circumstances change or financial concerns arise during the marriage, a post-nuptial agreement can be a valuable process for better understanding one another’s needs and concerns. It might even prevent a divorce! But, if a divorce becomes unavoidable, you will have saved you and your partner significant funds and avoided the stress of a contentious court process.
So, if you want to be married, then be financially wise and give me a call to find out more about prenuptial agreements.
© Arnold D. Cribari 2016
