Pre Nuptial Agreements

Prenups: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Didn’t Have One – Why Should I?

Prenups: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Didn’t Have One – Why Should I?

When high-profile celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck get married without a prenup, you might wonder, “If they didn’t need one, why should I?” The truth is, their financial situations and planning are likely far different from yours, and that’s exactly why a prenuptial agreement could be important for you. The Hidden Financial Factors While it might seem like Jennifer and Ben didn’t bother with a prenup, their wealth may be protected in other ways—like trusts, corporations, or estate planning that shields their assets. For most people, these kinds of financial structures are not in place, which leaves a lot more at risk if the marriage ends in divorce. Without a prenup, everything you’ve worked hard for—your savings, your property, and even your future…

Prenups and Valentine's

It’s Valentine’s Day and I Got Engaged: Do We Need a Prenup?

You’ve just marked a memorable Valentine’s Day by getting engaged. Amid the joy and excitement, a more practical question may arise: Is a prenup necessary? The answer is a resounding yes. A prenuptial agreement is not about planning for a divorce. In many ways, it is premarital counseling. Much of the conversations when developing a prenup are around future children, how you plan to pay the bills, how you feel about debt, or how you plan to share, spend, or save money. Understanding feelings about these issues can save a lot of heartache later in your marriage.  Wealthy or Not, It Matters Getting married is not just a romantic endeavor; it is a substantial legal decision. Having a prenuptial agreement is especially prudent if there…