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....
Prenuptial Agreements
The proper way to amend a prenuptial agreement
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...
Jenni “JWoww” Farley’s husband wants prenup dismissed
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 physical custody of their...
Several reasons to get a prenuptial agreement
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...
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....
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....
3 ways to bring up the wish for a prenuptial agreement
You want to get married to your partner, and you've been eagerly awaiting the day. However, you have many assets that you're not sure you want to risk if either of you end up divorcing in the future. It's not that you think a divorce is likely, but there is no way to...
3 practical reasons for creating a prenuptial agreement
The announcement of an engagement represents an exciting event for Tennessee couples. These feelings could make you feel uncomfortable about suggesting a prenuptial agreement, but many people have practical reasons that motivate them to negotiate the terms of a...