Many Americans devote a great deal of time and effort to developing their social media presence. A false story or negative comment that gets attention online can inflict significant damage on someone’s reputation. Some digital influencers have enough followers online that they’ve been able earn substantial income from sites such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. In certain situations, husbands and…
Prenuptial agreements can help prospective spouses secure their financial stability in the event that their marriage ends in divorce. These contracts have increased in popularity over the years, especially among younger Americans and couples where both individuals earn substantial income. One of the key goals for many people when they start to negotiate a prenup is to avoid having to…
Much of the talk during the Super Bowl and the Eras Tour has centered around the romantic relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Naturally, there has been rampant speculation as to when the ultra-famous couple might get engaged. Before the NFL season? After the world tour ends in December? Now, a report says that these two wealthy, famous people…
A prenuptial agreement can be very useful for prospective spouses who are concerned about protecting their financial interests if they get a divorce somewhere down the road. Accordingly, these contracts are becoming more commonplace, especially among younger people. However, there are situations where someone who signed a prenuptial document alleges that it should not be enforced for one or more…
More than ever before, American couples are using prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect their interests and avoid expensive battles over financial matters if they divorce. While some of these documents remain in force as long as the marriage lasts, it is important to remember that marital agreements are just like any other contracts and can be revised if both…
Prenuptial agreements can be effective instruments for prospective spouses who want to safeguard their assets and avoid costly conflict if they decide to divorce at some point. New York generally enforces premarital agreements addressing property division and child support terms. However, a document could be thrown out if a spouse’s assent was secured through fraud or undue coercion, or if…
Rumors about her divorce led renowned rapper MC Lyte to speak out on Instagram about the end of her marriage to John Wyche and why she’s thankful she signed a prenuptial agreement. Though prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are common among the rich and famous, few other celebrities have been as open about the significant, practical benefits they gained by settling…
Prenuptial agreements are valuable tools to protect your property and your financial stability before you enter a marriage. Knowing that many marriages end in divorce, particularly high-net worth marriages, using a prenuptial agreement can be highly beneficial and, in the best-case scenario, you won’t even need to rely on it at all. Here are just a few examples of some…
The term “equitable distribution” refers to a system of property division in which the court divides marital property in a fair, equitable manner—not necessarily one that is equal. Some of the considerations the court will take into account include: The length of the marriage The age and health of each spouse The amount of money each spouse earns The income…
There has been a significant rise in “gray divorces” in the United States—that is, divorces involving people over 50 years old. There are a variety of reasons for this, including an increased life expectancy. But one result of this trend has been people getting married for a second time at an older age. The prenuptial agreement can be a useful…