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  • Prenup Basics

Getting a Last-Minute Prenup? Don’t Sign It Yet

Being pressured to sign a prenup with the wedding days away? Stop first. A rushed signature is exactly
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  • Prenup Basics

Why Professional Athletes Must Have a Prenup

A five-year marriage costs most people a share of five years of income. For a professional athlete, it
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Can You Get a Prenup After You’re Married? What Is a Postnup?

Can you get a prenup after you're already married? Not technically, but you can get a postnup, which
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  • Prenup Basics

Getting a Prenup in 90, 60, or 30 Days: What Each Timeline Looks Like

Ninety days before your wedding is ideal for a prenup, sixty works with diligence, and thirty is tight
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Do Prenups Make Divorce Less Painful? Yes, and Here’s Why

Does a prenup actually make divorce less painful? Yes, mostly by removing the uncertainty and the yearlong fight
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Can I Protect My Inheritance in a Prenup If I Haven’t Gotten It Yet?

Can a prenup protect an inheritance you haven't received yet? Yes, and here's how it works even when
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Why Your Prenup Needs a Mediation Clause

A mediation clause requires both spouses to try mediation before either can file for divorce. It gives a
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  • Prenup Basics

When to Bring Up a Prenup: The Right Time to Have the Conversation

When should you bring up a prenup? Ideally before the engagement, and at the latest as early in
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Trigger Clauses in Prenups: What They Are and Why Couples Want Them

Trigger clauses in prenups are having a moment, especially the "leaving the workforce" clause that protects a stay-at-home
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  • Prenup Basics

How to Bring Up a Prenup With Your Partner Without It Sounding Like Distrust

Bringing up a prenup does not have to sound like distrust. The couples who do it well open
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Are Prenups Enforceable Across State Lines? What Happens If You Move

Yes. A properly drafted prenup stays enforceable if you move to another state, as long as it includes

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Why It Is So Hard to Protect Premarital Assets Without a Prenup

The assets you brought into your marriage do not stay yours as automatically as you think. Appreciation and
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