Questions to ask before creating a prenup when getting engaged
Getting engaged is an exciting time, but it also comes with big decisions about the future. For many couples, creating a prenuptial agreement is a smart way to protect their assets and set expectations for the marriage. Before drafting a prenup, it’s important to...
Recently engaged? Don’t wait to start your prenuptial agreement
Congratulations on your engagement! Planning your wedding is an exciting time, but as you’re finalizing the details of your special day, there’s one important step you shouldn’t leave for the last minute: your prenuptial agreement. Many couples wait until the final...
Getting married this summer? Set up your prenup now
A prenuptial agreement, commonly known as a prenup, is a legal document that outlines the division of assets and liabilities in the event of divorce. When you get married, there is much to do beforehand. That is one reason the thought of a prenuptial agreement in...
Contesting a prenuptial agreement in Indiana
Prenuptial agreements were once thought to be useful only for wealthy individuals, but the popularity and utility of these agreements has increased dramatically in the past two decades. Experienced divorce lawyers now advise clients at every level of financial...
Challenging a premarital agreement in Indiana
Most experienced divorce attorneys in Indiana will urge their clients to sign a premarital agreement before they marry (or re-marry). Such agreements are binding contracts and cover such issues as spousal support, attorney fees, and property division. Generally, these...
Can I throw out a prenuptial agreement?
A prenuptial agreement is a type of contract that two people sign before they are married. Under Indiana law, a prenuptial agreement can cover a fair number of issues, but its main purpose is to control the distribution of property should the marriage later end in...
What should be included in my prenup?
When a couple first ties the knot, they often cannot fathom the idea of separating from each other. However, as the marriage progresses, problems may arise, some of which are too big to overcome. According to the National Library of Medicine, divorced couples report...
Escaping an unfair premarital agreement in Indiana
Most experienced divorce attorneys in Indiana will urge their clients to sign a premarital agreement before they marry (or re-marry). Such agreements are binding contracts and cover such issues as child parenting time, child custody, spousal support and asset...
Can a prenuptial agreement help my relationship?
In these tumultuous times, having someone upon whom we can depend has never been more important. And, crafting a prenuptial agreement can actually help your relationship. It may seem like an odd assertion to some, but for couples who have prenuptial agreements, they...
Protect Your Assets With A Prenuptial Agreement
The attached article by Jalene Hahn, a Certified Financial Planner™ and owner of WWA Planning and Investments in Columbus, Indiana was contained in the February 4, 2022 edition of the Indianapolis Business Journal. Ms. Hahn’s article contains good advice about falling in love later in life and how it might affect one’s assets and income. https://www.ibj.com/articles/protect-your-wallet-before-falling-in-love The attorneys at also…