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A prenuptial agreement can save you a lot of money and time should your marriage end. Often called a prenup, this document lays out how your assets and debts will be distributed should your marriage end.
Couples getting ready to marry rarely want to consider the end of their marriage. But it’s a fact that about half of all marriages end in divorce, even though divorce rates have fallen in recent years. Preparation for worst-case scenarios is key to anything in life. Marriage is no different.
A prenup establishes property and financial rights of each spouse should the marriage end in divorce. Prenups are like estate planning. You make a will to leave items to your children or heirs, ensuring each person gets a meaningful item. A prenup lets you determine who gets what if you divorce.
A prenup contemplates the end of your marriage so you can divide assets with an objective mindset. It can even help protect your business.
Prenups allow you to determine whether spousal support (alimony) will be due if the marriage ends and the amount and terms of those payments. And they can determine what kind of bequests you leave to each other in your wills.
Prenuptial agreements go by other names:
No matter what it’s called, a prenup works to clarify the rights each party has should the marriage end. This may sound unpleasant now, but it can save a lot of heartache and money down the road.
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