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Preparing for Divorce: Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
You might be familiar with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, but do you know the benefits of both? Andrea Vacca was featured on the exEXPERTS blog highlighting the benefits of both a prenup and postnup. While some couples may be hesitant to discuss these agreements because of the difficult emotions that arise, they can provide many…
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Using a Prenuptial Agreement to Avoid Contentious Divorce
A critical reason that people want prenups is to avoid a contentious divorce. Many people come from a divorced household and do not want to undergo a contentious divorce, as their parents had, and they want to avoid putting their children through the same experience. Having a prenuptial agreement is the best way to have…
Read MoreAll 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 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 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…
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