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Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
All About Prenuptial Agreements – Frequently Asked Questions
We answer many questions from clients who want to know about prenuptial agreements and whether a prenup would be right for their situation. The topic of prenuptial agreements can be so controversial for many people that we wanted to provide additional guidance. Here are commonly asked questions to help guide anyone in New York who…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are legal documents that outline what will happen to marital assets if you and your spouse get divorced or one of you passes away. Essentially, these documents serve as “insurance policies” in the event of divorce or death. The main difference between a prenuptial and postnuptial agreement is the timing. You…
Read MoreWhy Millennials Are the Fastest Growing Group Asking for Prenuptial Agreements in New York
Find out why millennials are the fastest-growing group of people are asking for prenuptial agreements and some issues to consider if you think a prenup may be something you need. WATCH: 5 Issues To Consider If You’re Thinking About a Prenup by Family Law Attorney Andrea Vacca What are your first steps if you want…
Read More5 Reasons Why You May Want A Postnuptial Agreement
Postnuptial agreements are contracts that are signed during the marriage. These are often entered into when there has been some sort of change in the marital relationship or financial circumstances that causes one or both parties to seek more financial security but the couple is not looking to divorce or legally separate. Having children is another…
Read MoreConscious Coupling: A New Approach to Prenups – Podcast Interview Featuring Andrea Vacca
Recently, I was interviewed on the WORTHY podcast ‘Divorce – and other things you can handle!’ to address the stigma around prenups and how a pragmatic approach can be the foundation for long-lasting romance. Listen to the podcast, and get my tips on how prenups and conscious coupling can create healthier marriages: https://blog.worthy.com/podcast/s02-e10-conscious-coupling-with-andrea-vacca/ In this podcast and in…
Read MoreJeff Bezos and Justin Bieber Don’t Have Prenuptial Agreements: Do You?
Recent headlines announced that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ 25-year marriage is ending. He and his wife are the wealthiest couple in the world with a net worth of approximately $137 billion, and reportedly never signed a prenup. It’s also reported that when pop star Justin Bieber married model Hailey Baldwin in New York City last…
Read MoreNot Planning to Marry After Having a Baby? What to Know About Parenting and Child Support Agreements
Today almost half of all births in the United States occur outside of marriage. This is the new normal but the law hasn’t necessarily caught up. Laws vary by state on parental rights for non-married parents. In New York, biological parents do not have automatic parental rights or obligations to their children, including child support and child…
Read MoreHow Millennials are Making Prenups the Norm: Prenuptial Agreement Checklist
Over the past few years, my law and mediation practice has seen a significant increase in requests for prenuptial agreements. A recent New York Times article The Rise of the Millennial Prenup cites the following contributing factors for the increase: millennials are marrying later, they are bringing more assets to the marriage and more women are in…
Read MoreAlready Have a Prenup? You Could Be in for a Big Surprise If You Divorce After 2018
If you signed a prenuptial agreement before you got married, and believe there is any chance you and your spouse may divorce in the future, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was signed into law on December 22, 2017 could seriously affect the deal you bargained for. One major change that occurred when that…
Read MoreNegotiating a Prenuptial Agreement Doesn’t Have to Feel Like Hell
The prenup was hell, but in the end it was almost as if that document became a repository for our anxieties, holding on to them so we didn’t have to. ~Abby Mims The above quote comes from an article in The New York Times titled “Prenup Is a Four-Letter Word.” In the article, the author Abby Mims writes…
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