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 Battle Creek, MI

Pros and Cons of a Pre-Nuptial Agreement in Battle Creek, MI


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 MI 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 Battle Creek, MI
Attorneys Title Agency
693 Capital Ave SW
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 962-9873
General Practice Attorneys, Title Companies, Attorneys
Chris Micklatcher, P.C.
835 Golden Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 969-9752
Tax Attorneys,  Attorneys,  Business Bankruptcy Law Attorneys,  Bankruptcy Law Attorneys,  Administr
Walsh Robert P
2 Michigan Ave W Suite 301
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 962-9693
Labor & Employment Law Attorneys, Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Michael C Jordan
2 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 962-9591
Attorneys,  Family Law Attorneys,  Probate Law Attorneys,  Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney
Wagner And Jordan Law Offices
2 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 962-9591
Probate Law Attorneys, Attorneys
Borrowdale Robert J
491 Columbia Ave E # 4
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 968-9191
Probate Law Attorneys, Attorneys
Borrowdale Robert J
391 S Shore Dr # 318
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 968-9191
Probate Law Attorneys, Attorneys
Cindy Cheyne
391 S Shore Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 968-9191
Probate Law Attorneys, Attorneys
Dandenault Bryan C
156 Division St N
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-9167
Family Law Attorneys, Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
The Magnusson Law Office PLC
391 S Shore Dr # 318
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-9049
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys
Glaser Matthew L Atty
2510 Capital Ave SW
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 964-9035
Criminal Law Attorneys,  Divorce Attorneys,  Personal Injury Law Attorneys,  Wills, Trusts & Estate
Elmore Anthony L
309 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 963-9007
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys
Goidosik Morse & Van Deusen P
2510 Capital Ave SW
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 213-8928
Attorneys,  Social Security & Disability Law Attorneys,  Corporation & Partnership Law Attorneys,  L
Urbandale Law Office
1700 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 963-8585
Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys
Hirzel Patrick S
835 Golden Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 963-8484
Probate Law Attorneys, Attorneys
West Michigan Defense Group
77 Michigan Ave E Ste 50
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 979-8100
Criminal Law Attorneys, Attorneys
Jordan James L
391 S Shore Dr Suite 318
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-7807
Divorce Attorneys,  Criminal Law Attorneys,  Civil Litigation & Trial Law Attorneys,  Attorneys,  Fa
Law Office Robert A Cole Plc
274 Central St
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 979-7700
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys
Struble Kenneth R
100 Country Pine Ln # 3
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 979-7525
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Zervic Law Office PC
141 E Michigan Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 420-7472
Criminal Law Attorneys, Attorneys, Family Law Attorneys
Reed James E
70 Michigan Ave W # 450
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-7000
Attorneys
Vandervoort Christ & Fisher PC
70 Michigan Ave W Suite 450
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-7000
DUI & DWI Attorneys,  Attorneys,  Family Law Attorneys,  Legal Service Plans,  Criminal Law Attorney
Eldred Joseph E
131 Columbia Ave E # 213
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-6661
Attorneys, Divorce Attorneys, Family Law Attorneys
Pichlik Ronald
211 E Michigan Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-6632
Attorneys
12Law.com   |  NASHVILLE, TN USA   |  CONTACT US