Dona Cullen Integrative Family Law
Prenuptial Agreements are no longer deemed "unromantic." They can give a couple an opportunity for a healthy start with financial knowledge and understanding the interests of each other.
“A prenup functions as a catalyst to communication because it requires a critical examination of sensitive issues, such as children and money, and a resolution that’s acceptable to both of you. You become conversant in compromise. In addition, a prenup precipitates openness since it requires full financial disclosure. Talking about money is tough, but once you’ve opened this door it leads to communication in other areas. Thus, you establish a precedent for dialogue, enhancing the prospects for a happy marriage.” — Prenups for Lovers, Arlene G. Dubin
Both parties need to be represented for a prenup to be enforceable, and there must be full and voluntary disclosure of all financial information. But it can be done as a collaborative process with collaboratively trained attorneys.
For information about agreements created after marriage, see Postnuptial Agreements on the Marriage Mediation
page.
There are many details to think about when planning a wedding, and a premarital agreement should not be left to the last minute. This checklist helps you understand your own thoughts before discussing them with your fiancé.