Popping The Question… Nicely
Whether you get engaged on Valentine’s Day or any other time during the year, the least romantic question about a forthcoming marriage is whether or not to create a prenuptial agreement (often referred to as a prenup or prenup agreement). It may seem hypocritical to some to make plans for a divorce before the day you pledge to share your lives together forever – for richer, for poorer, right?
Rather than spending massive amounts of money on divorce lawyers, a financially sound step to take is to invest in a prenuptial agreement. Each person will need to hire their own lawyer; this is one of the few times when a couple most certainly shouldn’t share. It’s important to sign a prenuptial agreement long before the wedding date. The problem is that if you sign it just before walking down the aisle, it could be legally challenged later. It can be an awkward subject, but it will also give you a good opportunity to judge whether or not the two of you are ready to make the step into marriage. Be prepared to hear:
“If you trusted me, you wouldn’t need me to sign a prenup.”
“If you trusted me, you wouldn’t mind signing a prenup.”
Statements like those simply mean you have a lot more talking to do before you are ready for marriage. Happy Valentine’s Day!
