It’s not uncommon for New Jersey couples to sign a prenuptial agreement, also known as a prenup, before tying the knot. This agreement defines ownership of assets and what will be divided should the couple divorce. No one signs a prenup thinking about their divorce....
Marital Agreements
Tips for creating a stress-free postnuptial agreement
A postnuptial agreement is a marital agreement that's entered into after a couple gets married. This document can outline how property and assets will get divided in the event of a divorce, and it can also spell out alimony and child custody arrangements. New Jersey...
How do prenuptial and postnuptial agreements differ?
Many couples in New Jersey might consider drafting a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement to protect their assets. These legal documents are very similar but differ at the same time. Understanding prenuptial and postnuptial agreements A prenuptial agreement is a formal...
Should you enter into a marital agreement?
Marital agreements, whether signed before or after the marriage takes place, can provide many benefits for the couples during the marriage and in case of a divorce. However, not every couple might need or be ready to sign a marital agreement. To decide if you should...
Should you get a prenup in New Jersey?
"I love you, and I want to share my life with you till death do us part, but... let's get a prenup." What a way to start a marriage in New Jersey! A prenuptial agreement might be necessary, even help make a union easier, but to others, it may not. Here are the factors...
What are the signs that you need a postnuptial agreement?
Married couples in New Jersey might want to consider a postnuptial agreement in certain situations. There are some signs that indicate that this legal document might be right for you. Your financial situation has drastically changed or is expected to If your financial...
The baby-nup emerges as a new trend for married couples
Contractual agreements could precede a marriage, or the spouses could sign one afterward. Typically, such contracts are prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that address asset distribution, alimony, and other financial matters in case of a divorce. However, there are...
Understanding how prenups and postnups differ
Couples in New Jersey might consider marital agreements as they plan or continue in a marriage. In the past, these types of agreements were seen as something only very wealthy or famous people needed. However, they are becoming more common as people enter marriage...
Which is right for you: prenup or postnup?
Prenups and postnups are marital agreements that couples in New Jersey can use to protect assets in case of divorce or to preserve legal inheritances. These agreements are often developed to establish the terms of the marriage. They set clear expectations for both...
How a postnuptial agreement may save your marriage
If you are thinking about getting a divorce, it may be in your best interest to negotiate the terms of the split before it takes effect. In some cases, the process of creating a postnuptial agreement may help you work through the issues that you're having with your...