Who can benefit from a pre-nup?

Pre-nups safeguard important assets and interests for numerous couples with financial complexities. Those marrying later in life after acquiring property, those with children from prior relationships to provide for, and couples with substantially disparate incomes or individual assets often find prenups highly useful. They also allow spouses-to-be who want to grow businesses or maintain inherited property to do so without commingling assets. A pre-nup provides security despite uncertainties ahead.

How enforceable are pre-nup terms?

First, let me put your mind at ease. Courts generally uphold pre-nups as binding contracts barring any glaring defects like coercion or failure to disclose hidden assets. In other words, these agreements are enforced as valid. As long as you both fully disclosed all financial assets upfront and had adequate legal representation, courts will usually enforce a properly executed pre-nup if contested later, finding it to be a voluntary agreement.

When should you negotiate and sign a pre-nup?

Ideally at least 30 days prior to saying your I dos. This provides time for thorough review, back-and-forth negotiation if needed to address concerns, and to correct any technical or substantive defects before your big day. Signing on your actual wedding day raises red flags about coercion concerns. Give yourself and your future spouse enough time to thoughtfully structure pre-nup terms suiting your unique situation and goals. The process requires care.

I can advise and guide you through creating an enforceable, balanced prenup meeting your needs. Please reach out to get the process started or with any questions! This is about protecting your future together.