Even future lawyers may need to obtain a prenuptial agreement. Prenuptial agreements have grown in popularity the more they have been mentioned in Netflix’s “Love is Blind.” Season 7 featured two mentions of this legal contract and gives you two great reasons why you may consider obtaining one for yourself, particularly in a community property […]
Pros and Cons of Prenuptial Agreements
Are you and your fiancé contemplating a prenuptial agreement? Follow the link below for pros and cons to this choice. If you would like more information, contact our firm at 608-405-6624. We would be happy to help you.
Do You Need Your Own Lawyer for a Prenup?
Yes. The same lawyer cannot represent both spouses. It is important to get legal advice from an attorney who is focused on protecting your interests as prenuptial agreements are negotiated, drafted and reviewed.
Issues in Wisconsin Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Because of rules specific to this state, Wisconsin pre-nuptial agreements must address certain important issues. Otherwise, even if the agreement is validated at divorce, it may not fully protect the assets as intended. First of all, the pre-nup agreement must clearly state that it is enforceable at divorce. Although it may seem obvious, some courts have […]
Should I have a Wisconsin prenup?
Wisconsin prenup agreements allow spouses to avoid Wisconsin’s marital property rules. Each spouse in Wisconsin owns one-half of all marital property. However, what is considered “marital property” during a marriage is different at divorce. The definition for divorce is far broader, even covering property titled to only one spouse, or property owned before the marriage. If you wish to protect assets from […]