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Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Already 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…
Read MoreSecond Marriages: Why a Prenuptial Agreement is Wise
As we get older we’re supposed to get wiser. In fact, I would rank increased wisdom at the very top of the benefits of aging. So why do so many people enter their second or even third marriages ignoring what they know? The statistics prove these marriages are more likely to end in divorce than…
Read MorePrenuptial Agreements Part 2: 4 More Things Not to Worry About if You Have a Prenup
This is a continuation of my previous post that explored what a “simple” prenuptial agreement looks like and when a more complex agreement may be needed. In this post we move beyond the basics of separate property and marital property to explore four more specific areas that a prenup can help clarify and solidify: distribution of marital…
Read MoreA Common Sense Guide To Prenuptial Agreements
Over the past few years, my law and mediation practices have seen a significant increase in requests for prenuptial agreements. My clients, whether they come from extensive family wealth, are self-made entrepreneurs, or young professionals just starting out in their careers, come to me with the best of intentions. They love their fiance and…
Read MorePlan to Have a Great Marriage
I recently read an article on The New York Times wellness blog by Tara Parker-Pope called ‘The Decisive Marriage.’ In it, Parker-Pope explores the research gathered through The National Marriage Project and asks how does being decisive – or not – affect a marriage? Though it is not mentioned in the article, I thought some of the…
Read MoreNew York Times Room For Debate: Prenups
On March 21, 2013, the New York Times featured a debate between six professionals regarding the benefits and drawbacks to entering a prenuptial agreement in light of the voiding of the Petrakis Prenup. Click here for the full discussion.
Read MoreNew York Prenuptial Agreements May Be Thrown Out Based on Allegations of Verbal Promises
Historically, it has been notoriously difficult to get a prenuptial agreement thrown out in New York. This is because there is strong public policy in favor of allowing individuals the freedom to enter into their own contracts. Often, when prenuptial agreements are overturned by the court, it is due to a defect on the face of the…
Read MorePreparing to Negotiate a Postnuptial Agreement
In previous blog posts we discussed the reasons why postnuptial agreements are becoming more popular and how to ensure that your postnuptial agreement is enforceable under New York law. If you’ve decided that a postnuptial agreement is something that you want to pursue, it is important to be adequately prepared for the negotiation process. These are some…
Read MoreEnsuring a Postnuptial Agreement is Enforceable in New York
In Part 1 of our series on postnuptial agreements, we discussed six reasons why postnuptial agreements are gaining popularity; in Part 2, we will identify the most important factors in ensuring your postnuptial agreement is legally enforceable in New York. Postnuptial agreements are, first and foremost, contracts between married parties. However, they differ from standard contracts…
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