12Law Arrow 12Law Arrow  Easy Questions  
12Law Arrow 12Law Arrow Instant Legal Documents
 
 
FINANCIAL & MARITAL

Cohabitation Agreement coming soon!
Separation Agreement coming soon!
No-Fault Divorce coming soon!
Bankruptcy coming soon!
 
 

Pros and Cons of a Pre-Nuptial Agreement in Avenal, CA

Pros and Cons of a Pre-Nuptial Agreement in Avenal, CA


We have the greatest pre-nuptial agreement in the world. It's called love.
 
- Gene Perret


A prenup may not make you more likely to get divorced. It may lay a foundation for open and transparent communication that can be the bedrock of a strong marriage.

Engaged couples may be on cloud nine with wedding planning and honeymoon prospects and the very idea of a prenup may seem like the ultimate romance killer. But just because divorce isn't foreseeable doesn't mean a couple shouldn't be aware of their individual and combined assets, debt, cash flow and net worth. Actually, divorce is the true romance killer. Surveys indicate that the leading causes of divorce are communication problems, followed by sexual infidelity and not spending enough time together.

Signing a prenuptial agreement can have its advantages and challenges. In order to understand further the purpose of this document, it would help to see and assess the benefits and drawbacks:

Benefits of a Prenuptial Agreement

• Separately owned property is protected

• Prenup can provide estate planning support

• It clearly identifies what property is considered individual vs. marital or community

• It can reduce conflict and expense in the case of a future divorce


Having a prenup can actually pave the way for practicing open communication with your spouse. Some people may think that discussing money matters can lead to conflict when the exact opposite may be the case. Being frank and open about money and property can help eliminate misunderstandings and support good communication in a marriage.

Talking about money does not only happen only during the creation of a prenup, it can actually happen during the entire course of married life. Handling it early in the relationship can be a good sign that the couple can handle these topics and that both of them are level headed enough when it comes to money and property.


Disadvantages of a Prenuptial Agreement

• It's not romantic. Let's face it. It is kind of uncomfortable to talk about the possibility of your union ending in separation or divorce. Also, discussing money and property can be a hindrance to the couple enjoying the engagement period before the wedding

• Timing is essential. Discussing issues about money management, responsibility for debts, property rights and estate planning can be stressful and unpleasant at any time. Doing it early in the relationship can make it all the more stressful.

• State law protection. The existing state laws regarding the property rights of married individuals indicate the ownership of what you accumulate together during the course of marriage and a prenup cannot override state law. However, the prenup can address individual property accumulated prior to the marriage.

 
Personalize & Print a Free CA Premarital Create This Document
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10
Page 11
Related Legal Services near Avenal, CA
Walters And Moshrefi PC
5424 N Palm Ave
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 439-9999
Criminal Law Attorneys,  Divorce Attorneys,  Estate Planning, Probate, & Living Trusts,  Personal
Jonathan M. Rutledge
225 Bush St Suite 1600
San Francisco, CA 94104
(888) 441-9973
Attorneys, Criminal Law Attorneys, DUI & DWI Attorneys
Nick Davaei
4000 Barranca Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92604
(714) 417-9955
Immigration Law Attorneys
Sarmiento Juliette Topacio
2039 Shattuck Ave # 204
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 548-9944
Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys
Steinhauer Eric
1919 Addison St
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-9944
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys
Thai Duy
351 California St # 550
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 296-9927
Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Gray Law Firm
235 Montgomery St # 930
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 262-9926
Insurance Attorneys, Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Moss Tucker Chiu Hebesha
5260 N Palm Ave
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 472-9922
Corporation & Partnership Law Attorneys, Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Herman D Papa
354 Pine St # 3
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 399-9922
Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Jensen Chas Atty
1622 4th St
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 527-9911
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys
Capron John R
400 Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 693-9901
Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys
Litigation-Tech
44 Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 291-9900
Attorneys Support & Service Bureaus, Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys
Overett Group
5150 Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 986-9864
Accident & Property Damage Attorneys, Personal Injury Law Attorneys, Attorneys
Mayra's Wedding Chapel
407 N Normandie Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 663-9814
Notaries Public,  Attorneys Referral & Information Service,  Wedding Chapels & Ceremonies,  Wedding
Aspelin John
220 Montgomery St # 1009
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 296-9812
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Tobriner Michael C Atty
115 Sansome St
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 981-9801
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys
HAQ LAW FIRM
6600 Jurupa Ave
Riverside, CA 92504
(909) 234-9789
Family Law Attorneys, Divorce Attorneys, Civil Litigation & Trial Law Attorneys, Domestic Violence A
Rogers Richard
100 Bush St # 1980
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 981-9788
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys
Dann Emery & Karen
1120 Carr Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 527-9711
Family Law Attorneys
Divorce & Family Law
5412 N Palm Ave
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 431-9710
Family Law Attorneys, Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Bromberg Dennis
5740 N Palm Ave
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 439-9700
Attorneys, Social Security & Disability Law Attorneys
Bromberg Dennis A Professional Law Corporation
5740 N Palm Ave
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 439-9700
Attorneys, Social Security & Disability Law Attorneys
Friedman Bruce K
425 California St
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 395-9700
Attorneys, Estate Planning Attorneys, Legal Service Plans, General Practice Attorneys
Weinberger Mark
613 4th St Suite 201
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 546-9700
Attorneys, Employee Benefits & Worker Compensation Attorneys
12Law.com   |  NASHVILLE, TN USA   |  CONTACT US