Prenuptials Legal Guides (23 found)

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Written by Avvo Staff
A postnuptial agreement is a legal agreement between spouses that is made after the wedding.
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Prenuptial cost can vary according to where you live, how complex your situation is, and whether you hire a lawyer or do it yourself.
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Cons of a prenuptial can include both legal and psychological issues. Couples should examine both pros and cons before entering an agreement.
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Often considered a romance-killer, prenuptial agreements can actually help preserve a strong relationship by deciding many financial matters before the marriage begins.
John S. Palmer
Written by John S. Palmer
Contributor Level 4

Prenuptial agreements permit parties to create their own rules for the characterization, treatment and disposition of all property that is owned or acquired by the parties; when properly executed, they are considered to be conducive to marital tranquility and avoiding future property disputes.
Brian Christopher Vertz
Written by Brian Christopher Vertz
Contributor Level 3

Asking your fiance to sign a prenup doesn't have to spoil the joy of your engagement.
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An overview of Washington State marriage laws and marriage license rules.
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A common law marriage is a marriage between a man and a woman that occurs without a marriage license or ceremony. Only a handful of states permit common law marriage.
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Since states have the authority to decide who is allowed to marry, the legality of same sex marriage varies from state to state.
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Marriage laws are the rules and regulations that affect people once they marry. Marriage licenses authorize a couple to be married in a specific state.
William G. Sayegh
Written by William G. Sayegh
Contributor Level 3

Many people who intend on getting married enter into the nuptial without first understand that the loving relationship is also an economic partnership with serious financial consequences with harsh ramifications for those who are not armed with a Nuptial Agreement.
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Premarital cohabitation occurs when two unmarried people in a relationship live together. It is not a legal contract.
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A uniform premarital agreement is a premarital agreement that is consistent in every state that offers it.
Frank A Selden
Written by Frank A Selden
Contributor Level 7

California Domestic Partnership is an Act passed by the California legislature and signed by Governor Davis in Septof 2003 to give persons living in registered domestic partnerships rights and responsibilities more similar to those of marriage. This guide covers the basic requirements.
Edgardo Rafael Baez
Written by Edgardo Rafael Baez
Contributor Level 8

Texas long has recognized informal marriages. There are three elements, according to the statutes, that will confirm any one to be married, even without a ceremony. I will list the steps for a person to be considered married according to Texas law. All elements have to be present to be so.
John S. Palmer
Written by John S. Palmer
Contributor Level 4

Property acquired by unmarried couples may be subject to equitable division by a court after the relationship ends by separation or by death of a party. Cohabitation Agreement can permit parties to create their own rules for the characterization, treatment & disposition of property.
Frank A Selden
Written by Frank A Selden
Contributor Level 7

For the Domestic Partnership Rights and Responsibilities Act to apply, the parties must register the partnership with the California Secretary of State. See attached link the the Registry. To create a DP you must meet all five requirements set out below.
Lloyd T. Kelso
Written by Lloyd T. Kelso
Contributor Level 6

Many client contact attorneys for advice on whether he or she is responsible for the debts of her or his spouse. This guide discusses this important issue, particularly the doctrine of necessaries.
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Written by John Andrew Comerford
Contributor Level 3

Although most people do not think of it as such, marriage is a contract, and unless you act otherwise, the terms of that contract are written by the state. This includes division of assets upon separation, and the way the state thinks your property should be divided may not be to your liking.
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Written by Lawrence James Behrmann
Contributor Level 3

Yes, if you have children from a previous marriage and/or money. A pre-nuptial agreement will preserve money for your children as well as provide peace of mind (even if you do not have children) for yourself in the event your marriage does not work out. NOTE: this applies to men and to women.

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