Nowadays, more people consider pets family members, not just property. This shift is especially true for couples without children, where pets often fill that familial role. As such, it doesn’t come as a big surprise that determining pet custody can be as contentious...
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Prenuptial Agreements
Can a prenuptial agreement be invalidated during a divorce?
When you enter into a prenuptial agreement, you hope that it will provide clarity and protection for your future. While prenups can be highly effective, certain circumstances can make them invalid. Here are four key reasons why you might challenge a prenup in New...
Why millennials should consider getting a prenuptial agreement
You might think that prenuptial agreements are only for celebrity marriages and high-profile individuals, but any marrying couple can opt to have one. Prenups date back to ancient Egypt as a way for women to protect themselves and their families should their husbands...
Shout Out to Millennials… Seriously Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements (prenups) have been around for a long time, dating back to ancient Egypt. They were a way for women to protect themselves and their families in the event of their husband’s death since women at that time had no inheritance rights. Prenuptial agreements, in this regard, changed with the passing of the Married Women’s Property Act in 1848…
Breaking Up is Even HARDER to Do…Pre-nups for Same Sex Couples
Pre-nups for Same Sex Couples On June 24, 2011, the New York State Legislature passed the Marriage Equality Act. The act, which allows marriage by same sex couples, went into effect 30 days later on July 24, 2011. New York has joined Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont, and the District of Columbia in recognizing and permitting same sex marriages.…