Now, we're not saying she's a gold digger 💰⛏️…but signing a prenup might just redeem your rump if your marriage takes a nosedive. 🆘 Of course, we know your love is forever, until it's not. One minute you're making plans for the future and the next minute, you find her making whoopie with the pool boy. 🤠 And no, that's not a personal story, but thanks for asking!
Prenuptial agreements aren't just for the rich and famous. Even if you're ballin' on a budget, you might want to have your honey grab a pen and sign. ✒️
Here’s Five Fast Facts on prenups:
- 📝 Just The Facts - A prenup, also known as a premarital agreement, is a contract between people who intend to get married to each other. It lays down rules about each person's property and what obligations they have to one another if their marriage ends, either by divorce or death of one of the spouses.
- 💍 The Fine Print - Common list items in a prenup include valuable personal property (like jewelry and cars), bank accounts, retirement savings and investments, and real estate. Prenups might also include rules around infidelity, drug abuse, and harmful behaviors.
- 👰🏽♀️ Prenup Trend Train - In 2010, only 3% of married couples reported signing a prenup. That number jumped to 15% in 2022. A recent survey of American adults found that 42% support prenups and 35% said they'd consider one in the future.
- 🕺🏻 Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours! - A prenup may be for you if you're looking to protect family heirlooms or an inheritance. It can also protect you from being responsible for a spouse's debts. Prenups clearly outline custody details of kids and fur babies if things don't work out.
- 💔 But I Thought You Loved Me! - The downside of prenups is that they can sometimes cause friction and skepticism in a relationship. Extended family members might make a frowny face toward your choice, too.
🔥Bottom line: If you're thinking about heading down ol' Prenup Boulevard, you've got options. Research family lawyers in your area if you need some hand holding. If you're a savvy couple, you might want to try an online service like HelloPrenup. Either way, we wish you both well and hope your prenup's only workout is collecting some major dust in your attic.
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