On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Feb 5, 2020 | Prenuptial Agreements
Before Obergefell v. Hodges made marriage equality the law of the land nationwide, many LGBTQIA couples used contract law to protect themselves and their families. Now that it is legal to marry the person you choose, you may think your marriage certificate is...
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Mar 28, 2019 | Prenuptial Agreements
Getting married is generally cause for excitement for Tennessee residents who are planning their weddings. However, it is important to not let the excitement interfere with efforts to plan for after the wedding comes and goes. While a prenuptial agreement may not be...
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Mar 21, 2019 | Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements are growing more popular in Tennessee and across the United States. While many people think of prenups as solely a matter for celebrities or the ultra-rich, couples can use prenups to address situations that fit their own unique needs. As more...
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Mar 14, 2019 | Prenuptial Agreements
Although prenuptial agreements may seem a bit unromantic, they can be beneficial for many Tennessee residents. They are especially popular with younger Americans who have experienced a lower level of job and financial security compared to other generations. Millennial...
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Mar 8, 2019 | Prenuptial Agreements
A previously married bride or groom preparing to walk down the aisle again in Tennessee may have accumulated a lot of assets. For this reason, there is usually a need for individuals to protect accumulated assets and children from previous relationships in the event...
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Feb 28, 2019 | Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements can be ideal for those getting married in Tennessee and other states. This is true regardless of how wealthy they may be. One potential benefit of a prenuptial agreement is that it solidifies the terms under which a divorce will take place. They...
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Feb 18, 2019 | Prenuptial Agreements
Tennessee residents who get married for the first time earlier in life, such as during their 20s and 30s, may not be overly concerned about completing a prenuptial agreement. They may not have significant assets, so getting a divorce could be a very simple matter....
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Feb 11, 2019 | Prenuptial Agreements
Those looking to get married in Tennessee or any other state may benefit from creating a prenuptial agreement. However, once the marriage becomes official, it is not possible to amend that agreement. Instead, it is necessary to create a new pact that addresses any...
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Feb 8, 2019 | Prenuptial Agreements
Tennessee fans of the TV show “Jersey Show” may have heard that Jenni “JWoww” Farley filed for divorce from her husband of three years, Roger Mathews, in September 2018 on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. She asked for primary...
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Jan 31, 2019 | Prenuptial Agreements
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...
