You have probably heard about Connecticut Prenuptial Agreements in your travels. Perhaps you are even considering one or maybe your fiancee broached the subject of a premarital contract with you?
There are many reasons to consider a
prenuptial agreement.
Here are the top five:
- You have accumulated substantial assets
- You have a family business or closely held business
- You are expecting to receive a large inheritance or sizeable gift
- Your income is much greater than your prospective spouse
- You want your children from a prior relationship to inherit your estate
I know some people think prenups are distasteful or offensive. And if you ask your fiancee to sign one it must mean troubled times and a bleak marital forecast. On some level, I understand the pessimism.
But it does not mean the marriage is doomed. In fact, some lawyers and therapists believe that by having a prenup couples are less likely to divorce because there is no financial gain ahead. Alimony, property division and the like are already set. There is no gold in those divorce hills.
In most cases, having a prenup also limits your legal fees in the event of divorce. We all have heard of hotly contested cases where the legal fees run into six figures. But that’s unlikely if you have a well-drafted premarital agreement.
Not to mention escaping the emotional toll of going through a long, drawn out court proceeding.
See, Connecticut Prenuptial Agreements are not just for the wealthy. They are appropriate for any engaged couple wishing to settle their affairs thereby limiting divorce expenses and avoiding litigation.
Prenups save money. Prenups reduce conflict.
I represent clients in divorce and Family Court related matters through out Fairfield and New Haven Counties including those who reside in Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Trumbull, Stratford, Bridgeport, Westport, Weston, New Canaan, Wilton, Norwalk, Darien, Stamford, Greenwich, Shelton, Orange and Milford.
Please email me or call me in Stamford at (203) 356-1475 or in Fairfield at (203) 259-5251 to schedule a consultation regarding a Prenuptial Agreement in Connecticut.
