How can pre-nuptial agreements help?
Pre-Nuptial Agreements (or "Pre-Nups"), clarify in the best of times what should happen, in the worst of times. Sadly, this is often needed as nearly half of marriages break down. With the increasing numbers of divorces these days, Pre-Nuptial Agreements have emerged, as an option to try to protect the separate property of either or both spouses at the end of their marriage.
For families who wish to protect their wealth, Pre-Nuptial Agreements have become a necessity, before entering into a marriage. A key component of Pre-Nuptial Agreements, is recording what assets are brought into the marriage and their values. These assets are then known as “non-matrimonial assets”, so they are treated differently by the courts.Pre-Nuptial Agreements (or "Pre-Nups"), clarify in the best of times what should happen, in the worst of times. Sadly, this is often needed as nearly half of marriages break down. With the increasing numbers of divorces these days, Pre-Nuptial Agreements have emerged, as an option to try to protect the separate property of either or both spouses at the end of their marriage.