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...
Marital Agreements
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...
What are the pros and cons of a prenuptial agreement?
Getting married is often one of the biggest decisions an individual will make with their partner. If you are thinking of getting married in the state of New Jersey but you also want to protect your assets and income, it may be time to consider a prenuptial agreement....
When to consider a postnuptial agreement
After you get married in New Jersey, you may be concerned about protecting your assets if there's ever a risk of getting divorced. Postnuptial agreements work well for protecting your assets if you never signed a prenuptial agreement. It's ideal if you begin to...
Protecting your business during a divorce
Divorce is difficult, and it can become even more challenging to divvy up the assets when you own a New Jersey business. Most people don't want to have to sell their business to evenly share the portion that the ex-spouse is entitled to, and there are some pretty...
New age of prenups
Over the past couple of years, the millennial age group has slowly begun to change certain rules placed by the generations before them. Everything from how they conduct themselves in the workplace to how long or even if they want a family has changed dramatically....
The benefits of a prenuptial agreement are for everyone
Couples entering a marriage may not always understand the benefits of prenuptial agreements as much as they think they do because prenuptial agreements have many important benefits beyond simply protecting the wealth of one of the spouses. Because many misconceptions...
Can New Jersey marital agreements be unenforceable?
New Jersey couples who decide to sign a premarital agreement might do so for a variety of reasons. Both sides might have property they want to protect in case the marriage does not work out. One side could have a business or other assets that he or she does not want...
Young people driving an increase in prenuptial agreements
Preparing for the worst is becoming more popular among younger married couples. Surveyed attorneys have reported a recent increase in prenuptial agreements.This upsurge was driven by Millennials who have specific reasons for entering into these marital agreements....