Prenup

Trump To Zuckerberg: Only Give Girlfriend $1 Million In Prenup

The Huffington Post | Katherine Bindley | Posted 05.15.2012

From questioning the president's birth certificate to calling Cher and Rosie O'Donnell losers, there's no shortage of things (or people) about which D...

6 Things You Need To Know To Know About Prenups

Ilan Hirschfeld | Posted 05.14.2012

Ilan Hirschfeld

Discussing a prenuptial agreement isn't the most comfortable or romantic thing to do, but it's much less awkward and stressful to do it at the onset of the marriage than when things fall apart.

Why Even Happy Couples Need Prenups

Silvana D. Raso | Posted 05.02.2012

Silvana D. Raso

It may not be a pleasant conversation to have with your fiancé, but to me, getting a prenuptial agreement deserves your time and effort and should be thought of as an insurance policy.

Why You Need A Prenup

Joseph E. Cordell | Posted 03.28.2012

Joseph E. Cordell

The single most important economic decision a person will make during their lifetime is deciding to say, "I do." The second most important economic decision a person will make is deciding to say, "I don't."

6 Things You Need To Know About Prenups

Norman S. Heller | Posted 11.30.2011

Norman S. Heller

Legal issues are often the least important concern when negotiating a prenup, however; with prenups, emotions rule the day.

Is This The LEAST Romantic Way To Think About Marriage?

William Quigley | Posted 11.29.2011

William Quigley

I am neither an advocate nor an opponent of marriage, but I do believe that the financial obligations we assume when entering into a marriage contract, including the court-ordered redistribution of personal wealth that takes place upon divorce, are not well understood by most of our citizens.

The #1 Way To Protect Yourself Before A Split

Susan Pease Gadoua | Posted 11.08.2011

Susan Pease Gadoua

A tremendous advantage of getting a postnup is that the couple can gain an understanding of the legal system that they would only have in hindsight if they had divorced. And it can truly resolve a couple's issues regarding disagreements about assets and debts.

The Problem With Prenups: Part II

Laurie Israel | Posted 11.02.2011

Laurie Israel

In mediation, the couple formulates the terms of the prenup, face-to-face, with the assistance of the mediator. Unlike "lawyering up," they are modeling communication, collaboration, and mutual understanding and respect in coming to the terms of the prenup.

The Problem With Prenups

Laurie Israel | Posted 10.30.2011

Laurie Israel

The anger and hurt generated by the prenup process will always be remembered, and can weaken a marriage at the outset, even if the prenup gradually changes and becomes more balanced and narrowly drawn.

Why Prenups Are On The Rise

Jun. 29, 2011 | Janice Revell, Contributor | Posted 08.29.2011

FORTUNE -- Reality TV star Kim Kardashian isn't often held up as a model of prudent behavior. But the recent reports that she and her fiancé, NBA for...

Cohabitation Agreements Increasingly Popular

go.com | Posted 07.13.2011

A prenuptial agreement without the wedding? More than 12 million unmarried couples live under the same roof. Not every pair will sign a marriage licen...

Do You Need A Prenup?

msn.com | Catherine New | Posted 06.20.2011

"No prenup!" headlines gasped last year as Kelsey and Camille Grammer's divorce went public. The star of Frasier reportedly is paying $50 million -- s...

Is Gaining Weight Grounds For Divorce?

Vicki Larson | Posted 05.25.2011

Vicki Larson

A headline two years ago grabbed my attention and probably a few others': Being Fat Ended My Marriage. In the Ladies Home Journal article, the author...

How To Divorce-Proof Your Business: Creating A Trust

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 05.25.2011

Jeffrey A. Landers

If you have children, you may want to start thinking about your estate-planning goals...

Prenups For Singles On The Rise

freep.com | Posted 05.25.2011

Not all couples put a ring on it, but living together without getting married doesn't preclude the possibility of a prenup-like agreement....

Top 5 Prenup Myths

Diana Mercer | Posted 05.25.2011

Diana Mercer

Prenups have come a long way since old rich guys used to beat trophy wives out of any kind of marital rights and support. In fact, those old-school a...

How To Divorce-Proof Your Business: Buy-Sell Agreements

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 05.25.2011

Jeffrey A. Landers

There are a number of things that you can do at the "entity" level of your business that could prevent your husband from keeping an ownership interest in your business.

How To Divorce-Proof Your Business: The Prenup

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 05.25.2011

Jeffrey A. Landers

A prenuptial agreement is a contract signed by both parties before their wedding that details what their property...

Oil Millionaire's Ex-Wife Seeks Higher Divorce Settlement

The Independent | Posted 05.25.2011

An oil technology millionaire's former wife today asked judges to double her divorce settlement, saying ÂŁ5 million was "far too low". Victoria Jones...

More Couples Agree To Prenups

11/03/2010 | Kellie Patrick Gates | Posted 05.25.2011

When starry-eyed lovers romanticize about popping the question, they usually don't expect that question to be: "Will you sign a prenup?" Nonetheless,...

When British Divorce Law Changed To Favor Wife, She Turned Up Dead

mirror.co.uk | Posted 05.25.2011

A British Airways pilot is suspected of murdering his rich wife after a change in the divorce law meant he would lose out on her fortune. Robert Br...

Supreme Court Enforces Prenups In UK

Legalweek | Posted 05.25.2011

The Supreme Court has for the first time backed the enforceability of prenuptial agreements in what will be regarded as a landmark ruling for family l...

When Chelsea and Marc Said 'I Do' Did They Know Each Other's FICO Score?

Jeanne Kelly | Posted 11.17.2011

Jeanne Kelly

Being aware of your new spouse's score is particularly important for most post-wedding folks, for after the "I do's" are said and done the purchase of a new home is often just around the corner.

Just Listen -- How Prenups Kill Romance

Mark Goulston, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Goulston, M.D.

Prenuptial Agreements are intended to be legal instruments for agreeing on what should be done if and when a marriage ends. But what a prenup means is a totally different matter.

Michael Crichton's Widow Wants Millions

tmz.com | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Crichton's widow just filed a creditor's claim against his estate ... and she wants $7 million....