Category: Prenuptial Agreements

  • If I Earn More Than My Spouse, Do We Still Split Everything Equally in a Michigan Divorce?

    If I Earn More Than My Spouse, Do We Still Split Everything Equally in a Michigan Divorce?

    The Importance of Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Michigan Divorce Cases It is a common misunderstanding that if one spouse earns more, they should receive a larger share of the marital assets. This belief was more common in past decades, especially when men were predominantly the breadwinners of the household. However, as times have changed,…

  • What Should You Address in Your Prenup? (Pt 2)

    Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for a quick overview on what you should expect to cover in your prenup. You’ve probably heard of celebrities whose prenups cover all sorts of crazy things, from weight gain to infidelity. But in real life there are some things you can put in your prenup, and…

  • How to Ensure That Your Prenup is Enforceable in Michigan! (Pt 2)

      Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for this discussion on your prenup, and how to make sure it’s enforceable in future, in a Michigan court. We’ve already talked about the importance of doing the prenup well in advance so that there’s no chance of anyone claiming they were pressured into signing. And…

  • How to Ensure That Your Prenup is Enforceable in Michigan! (Pt 1)

      Having just discussed how assets and debts are divided in Michigan, and the fact that prenuptial agreements are sometimes not enforceable (much to the horror of numerous divorcing couples!) we’ve had several people reach out and ask for advice on how to make sure your prenup will be enforceable in a Michigan court. So…

  • Is it True That my Prenup Might be Invalid in Michigan?

    Having that uncomfortable talk with your spouse-to-be, and then going to the trouble of putting together a prenup before you say ‘I do’ was stressful enough. But now that you’re considering divorce, the news gets even worse – you’ve heard that your prenuptial agreement might not even hold together during the divorce! All that work…

  • Does a Prenuptial Agreement Hurt Your Marriage, or Help it? (Pt 2)

      Welcome back! We’ve been talking about whether or not prenuptial agreements are harmful to marriage relationships, or are helpful. In truth, there are a lot of opinions floating around out there, and many people have some well thought out ideas on both sides of the argument. So we’d like to share a few thoughts…

  • Does a Prenuptial Agreement Hurt Your Marriage, or Help it? (Pt 1)

      When a couple is getting ready to get married, the only thought they tend to give to their furniture is what it’s going to look like when they commingle their homes. Or perhaps, who will give them that particular famed picture or standing lamp they registered for. They’re not thinking about who gets to…

  • How to Have That Talk… About Getting a Prenuptial Agreement

      Usually when you have to have that talk, it’s about how to break the bad news to your spouse about your decision to end your marriage. But in truth, it could be any uncomfortable conversation – and introducing the topic of a prenuptial agreement can be really uncomfortable.   Prenuptial agreements aren’t fun, but…

  • Pre-Marital Mediation – What You Need To Know

      For most couples who are planning their weddings, there are lots of things to get excited about. Sampling cake flavors, selecting the location, and getting friends involved are usually aspects that most brides and grooms-to-be look forward to.   Figuring out how to address the issue of a prenuptial agreement, however, is rarely a…

  • Prenup or Postnup – Is There A Difference?

      Many people don’t realize that there’s a significant difference between a prenuptial agreement and a postnuptial agreement. Aside from the obvious “pre” and “post” portion of the words that denote when the agreement was made, there are other differences that you should take into account when deciding on how – and when – to…