My mediation practice during the past several years has taken a turn towards mediating prenuptial agreements. Here’s how it happened: At times being the “other” attorney reviewing the agreement sent by the lawyer of the more moneyed spouse-to-be, I noticed Read More …
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Prenups – Don’t Lawyer Up, Mediate! Part I: “The Problem”
There have been many articles on The Huffington Post and elsewhere touting the benefits of prenuptial agreements, such as, “Why Engaged Couples Should Sign a Prenup.” These articles typically talk about how resolving and clarifying money issues prior to marriage Read More …
The Problem with Prenups, Part III: The Dangerous Sport of Extreme Prenups
Some time ago I was researching the divorce and inheritance laws of a particular state when I ran across an article entitled “Getting Ready for Marriage,” which dealt with premarital contracts and asset-protection planning. It was written by a law Read More …
Why Prenups May Be Bad For Your Marital Health
In my law practice, I get a steady stream of potential clients wanting prenuptial agreements. These potential clients read about them in the media and are being told that they are crucial for someone about to be married. Some of them Read More …
The Art of the Prenup — Use Sparingly
It seems to be becoming more and more fashionable to have a prenuptial agreement. I get calls from people in their early 20s, with no assets, asking for one. Last week I got a call from a very excited young Read More …
10 Things I Hate About Prenuptial Agreements
A significant part of my law practice is a steady stream of prenuptial agreements for clients who are embarking on marriage. Generally (but not always), I represent the less-moneyed spouse.
Prenups – A Blessing or a Curse?
Premarital discussion about finances and money is a good thing. But if the goal of that discussion is a formal, signed prenuptial agreement, the process is fraught with problems and can pose significant damage to the upcoming marriage. Prenuptial agreements Read More …
Prenups – Don’t Lawyer Up, Mediate! Part II: “The Solution”
In the first part of this article, Prenups — Don’t Lawyer Up, Mediate! — Part I: “The Problem”, I discussed the dangers in doing prenups the usual way — lawyering up and making it like an adversarial business deal. This Read More …