{"id":1123,"date":"2019-02-08T17:13:09","date_gmt":"2019-02-09T00:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/?p=1123"},"modified":"2023-07-21T20:50:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T20:50:28","slug":"should-you-get-a-diy-prenup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/should-you-get-a-diy-prenup\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Get a DIY Prenup?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Drawing up a <a href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/what-is-a-prenuptial-agreement\/\">prenuptial agreement<\/a>, or prenup, before you get married is an excellent way to protect your assets if you and your spouse later separate or divorce. It&#8217;s difficult to think about the end of your marriage before it has even begun. However, it\u2019s worth the time and effort and can be a bridge to some excellent communication.<\/p>\n<p>You may be tempted to opt for a DIY (do-it-yourself) prenup. A DIY prenup may save you money now, but it could end up costing\u00a0more later. The best idea is to work with an experienced attorney rather than getting a DIY prenup.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/should-you-get-a-diy-prenup\/#The_Risk_of_a_DIY_Prenup\" >The Risk of a DIY Prenup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/should-you-get-a-diy-prenup\/#Inadequately_Anticipating_the_Future\" >Inadequately Anticipating the Future<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/should-you-get-a-diy-prenup\/#Work_with_an_Experienced_Attorney\" >Work with an Experienced Attorney<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Risk_of_a_DIY_Prenup\"><\/span>The Risk of a DIY Prenup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you sign a DIY prenuptial agreement, it\u2019s like taking a leap of faith. You hope \u2013 but don\u2019t know for sure \u2013 it will protect you in the event of a divorce or separation.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, you won\u2019t find out how good your DIY <a href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/pros-and-cons-of-a-prenup\/\">prenup<\/a> is until you need it. By then, it\u2019s already too late; you could wind up losing a lot of the wealth you have worked so hard for over the years.\u00a0The key reason a DIY prenup is so risky is, you don\u2019t have the necessary legal knowledge a professional Arizona attorney does.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inadequately_Anticipating_the_Future\"><\/span>Inadequately Anticipating the Future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you decide to get a DIY prenup, you\u2019ll need to think about the many ways your life might change in the future. For example, you may advance in your career, increasing your income in the process. Because of this, you may choose to invest in real estate or other valuable acquisitions, like jewelry or fine art. Your prenup should outline how to divide these assets, even if you could never afford them in your current financial situation.<\/p>\n<p>You and your spouse might have children from a previous marriage or have children together. A DIY prenup may not be enough to help you reach the custody and child support arrangement you desire. An experienced family attorney can help you iron out these and other important details to ensure you protect your family. Overlooking even minor details can have a major impact on the end results.<\/p>\n<p>Over the last few years, the courts have changed the way they look at certain laws \u2013 spousal support is an example. As these views change, it\u2019s important to evaluate the impact it could have on your future. Only an experienced family law attorney is aware of how these views have changed and what it means to you. They know the best ways to protect you for these unknown changes.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to think about any properties you and your spouse might acquire over the years. If your home is inherited and has sentimental value, you may want this asset for yourself. You may need to compromise in other areas to ensure everything is divided fairly. However, having an <a href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/about-us\/\">Arizona attorney<\/a> develop your prenup will allow you to focus on the assets that are likely to be important to you after the divorce.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_with_an_Experienced_Attorney\"><\/span>Work with an Experienced Attorney<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though you\u2019re tempted to do a DIY prenup just to save a bit of money today, this shortcut can be incredibly damaging and costly later. At Ogborne Law we will be happy to assist you and your future spouse in drawing up a prenuptial agreement that is agreeable to you both. <a href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/contact\/\">Contact our office today to learn more<\/a> about our\u00a0services and schedule a free consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A DIY prenup may save\u00a0money now,\u00a0but could cost more later. Here\u2019s what you need to know.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11401,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-prenups","category-44","description-off"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Should You Get a DIY Prenup? - Ogborne Law, PLC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A DIY prenup may save\u00a0money now,\u00a0but could cost more later. 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