Reasons You Should Sign a Prenuptial Agreement

The moment you realize that you want to spend the rest of your life with your significant other is a special moment. You will purchase an engagement ring, plan the proposal, and hope that nothing goes wrong. The novelty and happiness of the moment will likely wear off after you say “I do” and problems enter your marriage. The sad fact of the matter is that too many marriages end in divorce. In order to protect yourself, you should sign a prenuptial agreement and here are the reasons why.

There are Children from a Previous Relationship

One of the most common reasons why people who get married sign a prenuptial agreement is because there are children from a previous relationship. If you fail to sign a prenup, your new spouse could wind up disinheriting your children if you predecease them. Protecting your children is important, especially if your new spouse also has children from a previous relationship.

Agree Upon Potential Problems in Advance

A great advantage of signing a prenup is that you can agree upon potential problems you might encounter in your marriage in advance. For example, you can agree on how property will be divided if you wind up filing for divorce. You can also agree on how the marital home will be handled in a divorce. By agreeing on these issues prior to filing for divorce, you can spare yourself a lot of stress, legal fighting and time when the paperwork is filed.

Protect Your Assets

Are you entering the marriage with markedly more assets than your future spouse? If so, signing a prenuptial agreement should not be a question. You might think you trust your future spouse and believe that he or she will never hurt you, but you never know what the future holds. You have worked hard to acquire what you have. Do not let someone else’s actions take all of it away from you because you decided against signing a prenup.

 Remove Doubt

Do you have any doubts heading into your marriage? Whether it is your first, second, or subsequent marriage, you might have doubts about the relationship or your future spouse and that is perfectly normal. By bringing up the idea of signing a prenuptial agreement, you can remove the doubts you have about the relationship. The signing of a prenup can force a couple to discuss certain topics prior to exchanging vows, which could make or break the relationship.

Your Future Spouse Has a lot of Debt

Debt is a serious problem plaguing millions of Americans. When a couple divorces, the debt they have accrued is split evenly among them. If your future spouse has a lot of debt prior to the marriage, a prenuptial agreement can help you avoid taking on any of the debt should you file for divorce.

Ready to Sign a Prenuptial Agreement in New Jersey? Contact Giro Law Today

Are you ready to protect your assets and your children by signing a prenuptial agreement in New Jersey? If so, it is time to contact the experienced team from Giro Law in Hackensack. Call us today at (201) 690-1642 to schedule a consultation.