One of the biggest concerns that most individuals have about getting married is fearing what will happen to their property if they end up divorced later. An increasing number of engaged couples are using prenuptial agreements, in part, to give them the confidence that...
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Prenuptial Agreements
Suze Orman gives advice on prenups
If you're debating whether or not to get a prenuptial agreement before you tie the knot, some advice from financial expert Suze Orman may be helpful. She's all in favor of couples getting a prenup even if they aren't going in to a marriage with a lot of money.Orman...
Dixie Chicks’ new single takes aim at lead singer’s ex
It looks like things may get contentious once again in the split between Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines and her ex-husband, actor Adrian Pasdar. The couple's divorce was finalized last December after two years of legal wrangling -- even though they drew up a...
Why you need a prenup after your Valentine’s Day engagement
Valentine's Day is a big day for marriage proposals. If you're popping the question to someone this year, or if you were the one who said "yes," the first thing on your mind may not be a prenuptial agreement. However, you should get around to thinking about that...
Commingling assets can ruin the intentions of your prenup
Prenuptial agreements are a valuable tool for helping couples designate before they get married which assets will remain theirs if they divorce. This can be particularly helpful in a community property state like Texas.Depending upon how the prenup is written, couples...
Why more young adults are getting prenups
Many young adults don't even realize that just a few decades ago, prenuptial agreements were primarily associated only with the rich and famous. Movie stars and titans of industry got them to protect their considerable assets from spouses who may want to continue...
Why should newlywed students have prenuptial agreements?
Many people meet their future spouses in college or graduate school. If they decide to marry while they're still completing their education or soon after graduation, they may see no need for a prenuptial agreement. They likely have few assets and may be deeply mired...
How will Jeff Bezos’ divorce impact Texans?
If you own shares of Amazon stock or are of one the thousands of Texans who work for Amazon, you likely heard the news of Jeff Bezos' split from his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie, with at least some amount of concern. It's too soon to know, however, what impact the...
Why you should include pets in your prenuptial agreement
If you and your spouse-to-be are bringing a four-legged companion into the marriage, or if you intend to adopt pets as a couple, you may want to consider including them in your prenuptial agreement. Increasingly, couples are putting pet provisions in their...
Dixie Chicks singer, husband battling over alimony despite prenup
Singer Natalie Maines' break-up from her husband, actor Adrian Pasdar, continues to get media attention. The Lubbock native, who's best known as the outspoken lead singer of the Dixie Chicks, drew up a prenuptial agreement with Pasdar back in 2000 before the two...