Getting married is an exciting time for North Carolina couples. With the prospect of a new life together, the thrill of having a large gathering to celebrate the marriage and the hopes that it will be a long and happy union, it is easy to forget that many marriages...
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Premarital Agreements
Postnuptial agreements can cover changing finances
Life changes after marriage. In addition to children or a new lifestyle, a spouse’s financial situation may evolve. Couples can enter agreements after they marry that can serve as a form of insurance to protect their rights if they ever divorce. Postnuptial agreement...
How do I ensure my premarital agreement is enforceable?
There are many reasons to have a premarital agreement: there may be substantial assets at stake; one party might be starting a business they believe will be successful; it is a second marriage and they need to protect their interests; or the sides simply want to keep...
When should a couple have a premarital agreement?
Premarital agreements are helpful to have in certain situations that couples who are marrying should be familiar with. Couples who are getting ready to get married should be familiar with when it is a good idea to have a prenuptial agreement. When it is a good idea to...
What can I include in my prenuptial agreement?
While most soon-to-be wed couples in North Carolina picture nothing but happily ever after, the fact of the matter is that a significant number of marriages will end in divorce. One way to plan ahead for this possibility is to execute a prenuptial agreement prior to...
How prenuptial agreements work in North Carolina
One type of agreement that has long been viewed skeptically by those who believe that romance is all you need in marriage is the prenuptial agreement. Surprisingly enough, however, it is becoming more common for a spouse to request a prenup in order to keep valuable...
Why every couple should sign a prenup
Many couples in North Carolina decline to sign prenuptial agreements (or "prenups") before marriage, believing that doing so means that they expect their marriages to fail. However, experts point out that getting a prenup doesn't necessarily mean that the marriage is...
The potential benefits of a prenup
A prenuptial agreement is a contract that parties to a marriage in North Carolina or elsewhere sign before a wedding taking place. While there has been a stigma surrounding prenuptial agreements in the past, it has largely faded in recent years. Therefore, it may be...
How prenuptial agreements make life easier
Prenuptial agreements have long been something that North Carolina couples shied away from before marriage. Whether they thought that these documents were only for the rich or they just did not want to talk about money, they left an opportunity to protect their assets...
Why talking about prenuptial agreements is essential
Few occasions bring joy to so many people's hearts as engagements. No matter if they are romantic private proposals or huge events that thousands witness, everyone feels the magic of the moment. During this joyful and exciting time, few couples in North Carolina want...