You know that you would like to use a prenuptial agreement when you marry your significant other. You certainly don't believe that you're going to get divorced, but you do understand that it is a statistical possibility. You want to make sure that you are protected...
Prenup/Postnup Agreements
Can a prenup protect an engagement ring?
You come from a family with a rich, storied history. Some of your family heirlooms are quite valuable -- including your grandmother’s engagement ring. You’d like to use the ring to propose to your girlfriend, but you’re also a realist. You know that not every couple...
Is a premarital agreement necessary for young couples?
As a young couple, you may not think that a prenuptial agreement is necessary, but the reality is that it could help protect you in the future even if you don’t have many assets now. Premarital agreements may not seem attractive to you, especially if you feel that...
What needs to go into your partnership agreement?
You’ve started your own business and it’s absolutely thriving. Now, however, you feel the need to bring in a partner whose skills complement your own so that you can move onto the next stage of your company’s development. That means it is time to get a partnership...
The bigger your assets, the more amicable your divorce may be
Many individuals get the impression that their problems would be minimal if they only had money, and it isn't uncommon for divorcing couples to blame money woes for some of their problems. A study published by Fatherly, however, shows that divorce doesn't...
One key tip for asking for a prenup
If you want to ask for a prenup so that you know how your assets are going to get divided, you may feel nervous. People often think of prenuptial agreements as something selfish or at least self-serving, which isn't exactly the mood you want to set before your...
Tips for older adults who are getting a divorce
Older North Carolina couples may be more likely to get a divorce than younger couples. For people 65 and older, the divorce rate is three times higher than it was in the 1990s. Overall, divorce among older people is on the rise even though it is dropping among younger...
How some couples benefit from postnuptial agreements
Postnuptial agreements are becoming more popular among North Carolina spouses who want to protect their assets in case of a divorce. This legally binding document is similar to a prenuptial agreement, but the main difference is that it's signed during the marriage....
Why some entrepreneurs may want a prenup
People in North Carolina who are considering starting their own businesses may also want to consider a prenuptial agreement. This can keep the company separate from the couple's joint property in case of a divorce. According to some attorneys, there is a rise among...
Increase in millennials protecting against divorce with prenups
Prenuptial agreements seem to be gaining popularity among millennials throughout North Carolina and the rest of the U.S. Some may view the change, which was found in a study by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, as a sign of maturity or increasing...
Using a prenup to protect business assets
One reason a couple might want to create a prenuptial agreement is to protect business assets that one or both parties acquired before the marriage. North Carolina residents might like to know more about safeguarding their businesses in case they divorce.Marital...
Protecting money and assets in a second marriage
Those who get married for a second or third time in North Carolina may have unique issues to account for. In many cases, those who are getting married again are older and have more assets to protect. Parents may also need to ensure that children receive their...
The case for a premarital agreement
In the rosy light of a blossoming romance, it's easy to forget about the long-term practicalities. Whether you have proposed over champagne and roses or you asked the most important question of your life after a sunset stroll on the beach, you are likely basking in...
The risk of divorce seems higher among successful women
Many North Carolina women who would have been expected to remain home and raise children in past decades are choosing instead to enter the workforce and pursue careers, and virtually all sociologists think that this development is a positive one. However, several...
Divorce and dividing the value of a business
When two people in North Carolina get a divorce and a business is involved, the process of property division can become complex. Establishing a plan before getting married or when setting up the business can help eliminate this complexity and ensure that both people...