Prenuptial agreements can be especially important to protect children in the context of high-net worth families. These agreements create a clear and concise framework that helps to avoid uncertainty ...

Joel Brandes at the New York State Court of Appeals in September 2016 in Albany, New York. (Photo/Hans Pennink) Domestic Relations Law §236 (B)(3), applies only in matrimonial actions. They are ...

If a prenup discussion doesn't seem appealing, a conversation about postnuptial agreements is probably as enjoyable as diffusing a bomb. That said, postnuptial agreements can serve a legitimate ...

A woman, who has made it her mission to reform Catholic marriage and civil divorce, has launched an online petition, urging the U.S. bishops to support the concept of pre-nuptial agreements for ...

Just the idea of signing a prenuptial agreement before marriage makes most client's skin crawl. Anxiety mounts regarding presenting the idea to a fiancé or soon-to-be fiancé. Disappointment and ...

Protecting your money both before and after tying the knot is essential, but its often neglected. A 2024 Law Depot survey found that only 15% of married couples have prenuptial agreements in place. Of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a managing director and senior wealth strategist for CIBC Private Wealth Management. Are you engaged to be married and ...

It was not so long ago that nuptial agreements were widely thought to be controversial and unromantic – a “vote of no confidence” signed at the outset of a marriage. They were perceived to be the ...

Few people get married thinking they’re going to get divorced. Or about divvying up money or assets after a marriage ends. But more brides- and grooms-to-be are considering that scenario, especially ...