In today’s New York Post, there is an article by Kieran Crowley and Lorena Mongelli about a Long Island, New York law suit filed by a man to obtain
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In today’s New York Post, there is an article by Kieran Crowley and Lorena Mongelli about a Long Island, New York law suit filed by a man to obtain…
Continue Reading NY Judge Orders Return Of Engagement Ring To Fiancé That Allegedly Cheated
What is it about this time of year? I’ve been told that the holidays are the most popular time of year for couples to get engaged. While this a special time for the engaged couple, it is also a time when some couples should consider a prenuptial agreement or premarital contract. A prenuptial agreement is a contract between the engaged couple that addresses equitable distribution, alimony, and other issues that may arise if the couple were to divorce.
A prenuptial agreement may not be for everyone, but in many instances it makes sense. For individuals with substantial assets, a business, family wealth or children from a prior marriage, a prenuptial agreement is usually a good idea. Sometimes people think a prenuptial agreement is a reflection of how an individual feels about the potential outcome of the marriage. But in reality, this is rarely the case. For instance, a family business or assets an individual would like to leave to children from a prior relationship, are assets that need to be protected. Often the parents who own the family business insist that their children have prenuptial agreements to prevent the prospective spouse from ever having a claim to the business.Continue Reading The Season of Engagement – Should It Lead to the Season of Prenups?