Do Prenuptial Agreements Spell Doom for Marriages?
Do Prenuptial (a.k.a. Premarital) Agreements spell doom for romance and marriages? Or are “Prenups” a practical solution to dealing with the problematic topic of finances in a marriage? Typically, and quite pointedly, prenuptial agreements were for couples dealing with financial inequality, couples who have a lot of wealth, or otherwise for couples marrying for the second or third (or more?) time. And, while those couples are quite right to at the very least explore the “prenup” avenue, prenuptial agreements can be a positive ‘building exercise’ in nearly every soon to be married couple’s relationship regardless of financial status. Prenuptial agreements put all of their financial cards on the table before they walk down the aisle, allowing them to preemptively deal with a usually touchy subject before there’s “no turning back.” A prenuptial agreement is a signed and notarized contract that spells out how a couple will handle the financial aspects of their marriage. This is especially
