Thinking about a divorce before a marriage even begins may seem counterintuitive to some California couples. However, there are many benefits to planning for this contingency by drafting a thoughtful and thorough prenuptial agreement. This step is not assuming the...
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Addressing custody and care for pets in a divorce
Pets are important members of the family. Deciding what is going to happen to them can be one of the most contentious issues in a divorce, and two spouses may not be able to come to an agreement over who should keep the pet and who is financially responsible for it....
Key elements of postnuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements are becoming more common as people start to understand the benefit of having an agreement in place that assists with protecting and separating assets in the event of a divorce. The divorce process is complex by nature, but a proper agreement can...
How prenuptial agreements affect same-sex couples in California
Once same-sex couples received the green light to legally marry, some did so without forethought about the future. Some of these California couples tied the knot without thinking about having prenuptial agreements in place or knowing how having one would affect their...
California Millennials taking to prenuptial agreements
When a couple exchange their wedding vows, the world is rosy, and the last thing on their minds is splitting up. However, somewhere down the road, things may change. Many forward-thinking young California residents -- or millennials -- are doing some what-if planning...
Some offbeat prenuptial agreements between celebrity couples
There is an old adage that says money makes the world go 'round. Most A-list celebrities believe that, including many who live in California at least part of the time. Rich and famous, it stands to reason that most of them want to protect their assets prior to getting...
Prenuptial agreements important for young California couples, too
Couples put more than just their hearts on the line when they decide to get married. Even those California couples who are young and not yet wealthy might do well to think about adding prenuptial agreements to their list of things to do before wedding planning. No...
Prenuptial agreement: Mary J. Blige sings spousal support blues
Singer Mary J. Blige was recently court ordered to retroactively pay her ex-spouse, who was also her former manager, $30,000 a month temporary spousal support along with her ex's legal fees. In the California singer's case, she and her ex signed a prenuptial agreement...
4 tips for discussing a prenup with your soon-to-be spouse
If you are getting married, chances are you and your partner know just about everything about each other, from your pet peeves to your biggest secrets. However, that doesn't necessarily make it easier to discuss subjects like a prenuptial agreement.A prenup is a...