Red Flags Why You Shouldn’t Get Married, From a Divorce Lawyer
A skilled and experienced Seattle family law attorney details the red flags of why you shouldn’t get married.
A skilled and experienced Seattle family law attorney details the red flags of why you shouldn’t get married.
Learn from a skilled Seattle family law attorney about how a prenup and a postnup differ in Washington state.
If you are in the process of getting remarried, a prenuptial agreement may be the last thing on your mind. It should be at the
You can use Collaborative Law to support your process of creating and negotiating a prenup with your partner.
A prenup can take many of the “what ifs” off the table in the event of divorce. What is separate property, who might have to
So you are getting married. Congratulations on finding a person with whom you can share your life, rely on, and confide in, especially during difficult
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and you may already be thinking about popping the question, or perhaps you are engaged and wondering what to give your soon-be-be-spouse. Why not consider a prenuptial agreement or “prenup”? Maybe it is not as idyllic as picking out wedding décor, but a prenup is one of the best marriage-related decisions you will ever have the opportunity to make.
Regardless of age, a prenuptial agreement can protect your interests before marriage. Getting a prenup has nothing to do with your outlook on marriage or how committed you are to your spouse. On the contrary, getting a prenup speaks to how much you value a marriage where both partners feel comfortable knowing they’re protected — in love and under the law.
When preparing for marriage, it’s easy to get caught up in planning the wedding. Picking the venue, the flowers, the band, and whether your guests will choose the steak or chicken for dinner. You may have even begun to look for a home together, one with a fenced-in yard where your future children can play. Who wouldn’t like this picture; it’s all so… perfect. It’s why the last thing you might be thinking about is a prenuptial agreement and planning for divorce.
As the baby boomer generation has moved into retirement age, many are choosing to make big life moves. Baby boomers are increasingly staying in the work force, pursuing new ventures, as well as getting divorced and remarried. These are often not their first marriages, which means that they may have a web of previous obligations and financial entanglements to sort out. Here is a non-exhaustive list of some key financial points to keep in mind to make this big transition as stress-free as possible: