Posts belonging to Category Prenup

Approaching the Prenup Conversation Gracefully

I have always said that when approached gracefully, a premarital contract could strengthen a relationship. I do believe that is real, but the simple truth is that most people have no earthly concept how to approach a prenup gracefully. From either side. Too commonly, one fiance dumps  the idea of a prenup in the other […]

Hidden Lessons in Celebrity Prenups

Jessica Simpson and Kobe Bryant have actually been in the updates lately, both because of their respective prenups. I thought I would take a minute to reflect on the nature of star marriage agreements, and just what this could inform us about the marriages of simple mortals. To recap in case you have missed out […]

The Union of Prenups and Estate Planning

Numerous people fear that drafting a prenup implies that they are admitting their marriage will end before it has actually even started. The reality is (and please forgive me being a trifle morbid right here) that all marital relationships end– if not in divorce, then in death. For this reason, the California state legislature (and […]

Specifics of California Prenup Timing

Since my last post, I have actually had a number of concerns about the timing specifics for California premarital agreements. Here are several crucial California prenup timing rules to remember. First, California law calls for that seven days pass between the time you are first presented with a premarital agreement, and the time you sign […]

Basics of Enforcing a California Prenup

Some couples sign premarital agreements that consist of terms they know aren’t enforceable. They do this because they wish to memorialize agreements in writing, whether or not California courts will uphold those contracts. Other couples care mainly about safeguarding assets in case of a future breakup, and so enforcement is a leading priority. Either method, […]

Good Prenups Take Thought and Time

Probably the first question individuals ask about premarital arrangements (also called prenuptial agreements, or “prenups”), is “when should we begin planning?” I’m sure you already predict the answer: start planning as early as possible. There are two major reasons to get started negotiating your premarital agreement early. First, if it ever comes to enforcement, courts […]