Very few couples plan to get a divorce when first getting married, but financial advisers say that getting a prenuptial agreement is in everyone's best interests. Rather than being subject to the laws of Tennessee or another state, couples can establish the terms of...
Month: January 2019
Students may benefit from prenuptial agreements
When Tennessee students think about getting married, they may not think that prenuptial agreements may be useful for them. Many consider prenups to be a matter for people with significant family wealth or celebrity. However, in practice, these agreements can be a wise...
Prenuptial agreements aren’t just for the rich and famous
From Tennessee to Silicon Valley and beyond, divorce can be a difficult, messy process, especially when high-value assets are involved. Because marriage is considered a legally binding contract, the dissolution of the marriage often means that the contract becomes...
Senior marriages and prenups
When older couples get married in Tennessee, they often have financial concerns that younger couples don't. As a result, seniors who enter a "gray marriage" may consider taking legal steps that can protect their financial interests and solidify their estate plans....
Protect your business when you go through a divorce
When you think that a divorce is imminent, you should start taking steps to protect your business. You might think that it is unnecessary to do so, but the reality is that your business could be in danger, even if the other person doesn't do anything with it. In...
What to know before signing a prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements may be an effective tool for Tennessee couples who are looking to define the terms of their relationships. However, changes to the tax treatment of alimony may alter the discussion as it relates to what should be included in a specific agreement....