Category Archives: Prenuptial Agreements
Ironclad or Ignored? How New York Courts Decide Whether to Enforce a Prenuptial Agreement
You signed a prenuptial agreement years ago, back when the wedding invitations were still being addressed. Now, with divorce on the horizon, you are wondering whether that document actually holds up. It is a fair question, and one that catches a lot of people off guard. Just because both spouses signed a prenup does… Read More »
Protecting a Family Business With a Prenuptial Agreement in Suffolk County
Building a family business takes years of long hours, financial risk, and sacrifice. So what happens to that business if a marriage does not work out? For many business owners in Suffolk County, this question is exactly why they consider a prenuptial agreement before walking down the aisle. Why Business Owners Face Unique Risks… Read More »
Can You Waive Spousal Maintenance in a New York Prenuptial Agreement?
If you are getting married and already thinking about what happens if the marriage ends, you are not being pessimistic. You are being practical. One of the most common questions couples ask before signing a prenuptial agreement is whether they can simply agree, in advance, that neither spouse will ever have to pay the… Read More »