A prenuptial agreement, often called a prenup, is a legal agreement made between two individuals before they get married. It typically outlines how they will divide assets and debts in the event of a divorce. In Kentucky, these agreements have become increasingly...
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Key elements of a thorough prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements often have negative connotations, but this legal document is a powerful tool to help you and your spouse protect yourselves financially. A prenup is not a plan to fail. Instead, it is an outline to keep your affairs in order. Thorough prenuptial...
4 benefits of establishing a prenuptial agreement
No matter how long you and your soon-to-be spouse have been together, you should not rule out a prenuptial agreement before your wedding. The bad reputation that prenups have received detracts from the benefit that these documents bring for both parties in a marriage....
Bill and Melinda Gates: $130 billion and no prenup?
When Bill and Melinda Gates announced their divorce in early May, the world was shocked. No one had suspected that this power couple's 27-year year marriage was on the rocks, and it sent shock waves throughout the tech industry, the philanthropic sector and the...
Do I need an attorney for a prenuptial agreement?
No couple wants to think about a potential split before they've tied the knot. However, if you or your partner own a business or if you are wanting to safeguard your assets, you may decide to pursue a prenuptial agreement. Do you need to hire an attorney for a prenup?...
Is my prenuptial agreement valid?
While prenuptial agreements have a bevy of benefits, it is important to understand that they must follow specific rules to be valid under the law. Even if both parties have signed a prenuptial agreement, if divorce occurs and the couple invokes the prenuptial...
Prenuptial agreement terms must be carefully considered
Before you get married, you have a lot of planning to do. You have to set up everything for the wedding and for the honeymoon. Another thing that you might need to do is to set up a prenuptial agreement. This serves as protection for you and your future spouse. There...
Plan a prenuptial agreement carefully to preserve validity
A premarital agreement is something that you and your future spouse need to discuss. The terms have to be mutually protecting, and the document can't favor one person. It is necessary to ensure that you have everything in order with it because any errors can mean that...
Prenuptial agreements can only include specific points
Prenuptial agreements can provide protections for both parties. It is imperative that both adults take the time to ensure that they are aware of what the agreement states. They must ensure that they are only including valid points in the agreement.One of the primary...