The time leading up to a wedding is one of great joy and excitement. While the planning can be stressful and overwhelming, both spouses usually look forward to what they anticipate will be one of the best days of their lives.
In the milieu of new love, it can be difficult to know whether to bring up the subject of a prenuptial agreement. After all, it hardly feels romantic to discuss the end of a marriage before it has even begun. However, the time before a marriage is not only the ideal legal time to sign a prenuptial agreement - it is also the best time to fairly negotiate an agreement that has the potential to offer essential protection to both spouses if they do eventually get divorced. Here are some factors to consider as you try to decide whether a prenuptial agreement is right for you.
When Should a Couple Sign a Prenup?
While pop culture gives many people the impression that only the rich and famous use prenuptial agreements, this is far from the truth. Even if both spouses are going into a marriage without owning any personal assets, it can be valuable to agree to avoid conflict around money if you get divorced by creating an agreement about spousal support, debt, and more.
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