For years, prenuptial agreements have had a bad reputation. Many have thought you only need to worry about a prenup if you are wealthy. Or if you get a prenup, you are dooming your marriage even before it begins. But in recent years, more and more couples are seeking...
Prenuptial agreements are critical when a business is at stake
For people in Minnesota planning a wedding, there are aspects that might not be joyous and can spur outright disagreement. One such issue is a prenuptial agreement. However, as hard as it can be to ask a future husband or wife to sign such a document, those who own...
Why everyone should consider a prenuptial agreement
While many couples who create prenuptial agreements have wealth, anyone can benefit from such an arrangement. In many cases, it can help Minnesota residents keep the cost of their divorce to a minimum, and this is important because the divorce itself can cost more...
Changing gender roles and divorce
Some men expect to be the financial providers for their families. Therefore, when they make less than their wives, there may be trouble ahead for their relationships. Studies show that this is often true for married couples in Minnesota and throughout the U.S. In some...
Why couples divorce
Even though the divorce rate in the United States is falling, divorce still occurs frequently. Couples in Minnesota who are considering getting a divorce may be interested to learn that some reasons for divorce are very common. Data obtained from a study conducted by...
Why student couples should consider a prenup
Minnesota students who get married might want to consider creating prenuptial agreements. This may be particularly true for students who are in law or medical school. Even if these students do not yet have assets, they might have significant debt. They may also have a...
What your prenuptial agreement can include
If you are about to walk down the aisle, you naturally may feel that you will stay married to your significant other long term. The reality, though, is that divorce can happen if you and the other party end up growing apart and wanting different things in life. This...
Prenup myths and the truth about pre-marriage agreements
Couples planning to walk down the aisle in Minnesota often have visions of spending a lifetime together. Unfortunately, this isn't always the reality with marriages today, which is why it can be a smart idea for two people planning to legally wed to consider a...
About prenuptial agreements
Couples in Minnesota who are planning to get married should seriously consider completing a prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a legal document with which individuals can specify how assets are to be allocated if a divorce should take place....
How tax reform will change divorce
Minnesota couples who are ending their marriages should be aware of tax issues that may arise. In some areas, tax reform has changed the financial aspect of a divorce.One of the major changes concerns alimony. For divorces finalized after 2018, alimony will no longer...
