Prenuptial agreements seem to be gaining popularity among millennials throughout North Carolina and the rest of the U.S. Some may view the change, which was found in a study by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, as a sign of maturity or increasing...
Prenup/Postnup Agreements
Using a prenup to protect business assets
One reason a couple might want to create a prenuptial agreement is to protect business assets that one or both parties acquired before the marriage. North Carolina residents might like to know more about safeguarding their businesses in case they divorce.Marital...
Protecting money and assets in a second marriage
Those who get married for a second or third time in North Carolina may have unique issues to account for. In many cases, those who are getting married again are older and have more assets to protect. Parents may also need to ensure that children receive their...
The case for a premarital agreement
In the rosy light of a blossoming romance, it's easy to forget about the long-term practicalities. Whether you have proposed over champagne and roses or you asked the most important question of your life after a sunset stroll on the beach, you are likely basking in...
The risk of divorce seems higher among successful women
Many North Carolina women who would have been expected to remain home and raise children in past decades are choosing instead to enter the workforce and pursue careers, and virtually all sociologists think that this development is a positive one. However, several...
Divorce and dividing the value of a business
When two people in North Carolina get a divorce and a business is involved, the process of property division can become complex. Establishing a plan before getting married or when setting up the business can help eliminate this complexity and ensure that both people...
Reasons to use a prenup for a second marriage
Some older people entering a second marriage in North Carolina might want to consider getting a prenuptial agreement. While this may not be necessary for people in their 20s who are going into a first marriage, people in their 50s and older likely have much more...
Reasons for a prenup
North Carolina couples who plan to get married should consider the importance of completing a prenuptial agreement. The main purpose of the legal document is to verify how assets will be allocated if a marriage ends in divorce. In situations in which a married couple...
How artwork is treated during a divorce
It is not unusual for discussions over property division to become contentious when couples in North Carolina and around the country file for divorce, and these negotiations can become especially heated when the assets involved include artwork on which it can be...
When to consider a prenuptial agreement
If you are marrying in the near future, you probably have a lot on your mind, and one of the things you may be considering is whether you ought to put together a prenuptial agreement. Essentially, “prenups” are legally binding contracts that make certain...