A prenuptial agreement, also referred to as a prenup, is a prenuptial contract defining separate assets, which assets will remain separate after marriage and how assets will be distributed in the event of divorce or death, regardless of whether community property or equitable distribution laws apply. Prenuptial agreements are used predominantly by individuals marrying for the second time and wishing to preserve assets for their children from the prior marriage, or individuals who have accumulated substantial assets they do not want to lose in a divorce.
Today, prenuptial contracts are requested by women at approximately the same rate as men.
Use a prenuptial agreement to protect children from prior marriages, retirement benefits, ERISA rights, inheritance, family trusts, family owned real estate and other assets.
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