What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement is a common form used between two people before marriage that offers some direction for handling situations that arise should the couple consider divorce. When accurately assembled, it can provide a legally enforceable plan in writing that both parties can expect to adhere to during a divorce.…
One of the most exciting times of our lives can be when we are planning a wedding. It signifies the creation of one unit together as a team. However, there is another angle to consider that marriage is a legally binding agreement. There are several things to consider before entering this agreement, and depending on…
A postnuptial agreement is a form of protection that married couples can use against complications that can arise in a future divorce. It differs from a prenuptial agreement in that it happens after marriage, but it also differs in the perspective that both parties may now have and desires to create one. With a prenup,…
Prenuptial agreements are more popular and better understood compared to postnuptial agreements. Many things change when people get married, which might create a need for a postnuptial agreement. The critical difference between the two is the timing. Postnups come after the union is officiated, while prenups are made beforehand. A postnup can be challenging to…
Congrats to you and your soon-to-be-spouse for having “the talk.” The prenup talk, that is. You’re both responsible, smart and have decided to enter into a pre-nuptial agreement. With all the expenses of a wedding (the flowers alone!) you are hoping you can DIY the prenup. First of all, be clear on what a prenup…
While many people think prenuptial agreements are only useful for the rich and famous, these pre-marriage contracts also help regular people maintain their property and possessions in case of a divorce. These agreements can also determine whether or not one partner will receive alimony, which partner will keep the marital residence, and which partner will…
In today’s interconnected world, it is not uncommon for people to fall in love across international borders. If your soon-to-be spouse is a foreign national, you will likely need to apply for a K-1 visa in order for both of you to live in the United States. The K-1 visa is also known as a…
In Washington State, a married person can file for divorce for whatever reasons he or she wants. In legal terms, the spouse simply has to tell the court that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” But what happens if the other spouse doesn’t feel the same way? Does it matter if one spouse wants to save…