People sometimes talk about getting cold feet the day before the wedding. They've been building up to the ceremony for months or even years, but then they get nervous on the verge of committing to spend their life with someone. In some cases, they even back out of the...
Prenuptial Agreements
Why should you consider a prenuptial agreement?
Most couples enter into a legal partnership believing that it will last forever. While many relationships do last the distance, the reality is that a lot of marriages end in divorce. There are a number of factors that could lead to the breakdown of a marriage, with...
Should you consider a prenuptial agreement as a business owner?
As a business owner, you probably spend a lot of your time and energy protecting, building and managing your business. Whether you built this company from the ground up, purchased it or inherited it, protecting the company and your interest in it takes careful...
Why LGBTQIA couples should consider a prenup
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...
Good reasons to get a prenuptial agreement
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...
Prenuptial agreements mandated by Modern Orthodox rabbis
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...
Why prenups are popular among younger people
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...
Managing finances when preparing for a remarriage
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...
No, your prenuptial agreement can’t affect your child’s custody
You have a prenuptial agreement, and it talks about what would happen if you and your spouse divorce but have children together. Of course, at the time it was created, you didn't think much about it. You didn't think you'd want to have children, but now that you do...
Why couples should consider 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...