{"id":881,"date":"2018-06-25T15:39:40","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T22:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/?p=881"},"modified":"2023-07-24T17:46:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T17:46:09","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-a-prenuptial-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/what-you-need-to-know-about-a-prenuptial-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know about a prenuptial agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Prenuptial agreements have gotten a bad reputation in the past. They were often used by the <a href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/prenuptial-agreement-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wealthy<\/a> to protect their assets from those who entered a marriage with them. While some people may still use a prenuptial agreement for this purpose, \u201cprenup\u201d is no longer a dirty word. In fact, couples willing to talk openly about a prenup sometimes\u00a0have a healthier relationship.<\/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\/what-you-need-to-know-about-a-prenuptial-agreement\/#What_is_a_prenuptial_agreement\" >What is a prenuptial agreement?<\/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\/what-you-need-to-know-about-a-prenuptial-agreement\/#Why_would_you_use_a_prenuptial_agreement\" >Why would you use a prenuptial agreement?<\/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\/what-you-need-to-know-about-a-prenuptial-agreement\/#What_are_some_of_the_top_reasons_people_get_a_prenuptial_agreement\" >What are some of the top reasons people get a prenuptial agreement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/what-you-need-to-know-about-a-prenuptial-agreement\/#Is_a_prenuptial_agreement_right_for_you\" >Is a prenuptial agreement right for you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_prenuptial_agreement\"><\/span>What is a prenuptial agreement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Simply put, a prenuptial agreement is a premarital contract. It can discuss how to divide assets and finances if there is a divorce. It can touch on other future issues, too.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_you_use_a_prenuptial_agreement\"><\/span>Why would you use a prenuptial agreement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A prenuptial agreement may feel like you\u2019re preparing for doomsday, or that you don\u2019t trust your spouse. However, in many cases, it\u2019s a sign that you have great trust and respect for each other. It means taking the time to discuss the matters in advance and minimize the cost and conflict should a divorce occur. It\u2019s like saying, <em>this is the last thing I want to happen, but if it does, let&#8217;s do it while minimizing anger. We can avoid fighting over assets and money by having a prenup.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There are many good reasons to get a prenup. For instance, wanting to protect a long-held family asset or business. Another reason is to\u00a0preempt a volatile divorce, should one occur, by having the big things spelled out ahead of time. Since Arizona is a community property state, it may be helpful to specify who brings what into the marriage, so there is no battle for it down the road. There are other good reasons to consider a prenuptial agreement as well and an experienced attorney will be able to walk you through them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_of_the_top_reasons_people_get_a_prenuptial_agreement\"><\/span>What are some of the top reasons people get a prenuptial agreement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Other reasons people get a prenuptial agreement include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You come into marriage with a child.<\/strong>\u00a0A prenup can help ensure your child receives what you want them to have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One spouse intends to be a stay-at-home-parent.<\/strong>\u00a0A prenup can specify financial arrangements should a dissolution occur.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You don\u2019t want to pay your spouse\u2019s debt.<\/strong>\u00a0You want to specify that if your spouse accrues a lot of debt during the\u00a0marriage, it doesn\u2019t fall on you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One or both of you have businesses.<\/strong>\u00a0It protects your investments, such as a business you created or a family business handed down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_prenuptial_agreement_right_for_you\"><\/span>Is a prenuptial agreement right for you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each couple has to decide <a href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/should-i-sign-a-prenup\/\">if a prenup is\u00a0right<\/a> for their situation. There are many benefits, even if it doesn\u2019t feel romantic. One of the ways to determine if a prenuptial agreement is right for you is to consult an attorney. If you want to learn more about prenuptial agreements, <a href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact Ogborne Law<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prenuptial agreement isn\u2019t just for the wealthy, but a way for any couple to prevent issues should they get a divorce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11495,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-881","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>What you need to know about a prenuptial agreement - Ogborne Law, PLC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A prenuptial agreement isn\u2019t just for the wealthy. 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