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Are you about to walk down the aisle to marry the love of your life? While the wedding preparations are weighing heavily on your mind, you also do not want to forget about the legal considerations of marriage. Entering into a union with your husband or wife means that they will also take on your debt, finances, assets, and more. As a family law practice in Winter Park, we work with many couples to create prenuptial agreements that please both parties. However, the conversation of a prenup may not always be the most comfortable situation. These are a few tips to help you approach the topic of getting a prenup with your future spouse.
The sooner you bring up the topic of a prenup, the better. This allows both parties to discuss the agreement in a calm and rational manner before the wedding planning gets too hectic. The worst thing to do is wait until the weeks right before the wedding to start these conversations. Not only will you both be busy with preparations for the big day, but you also need time to negotiate, prepare, and sign this contract.
When you are preparing to get married, honesty is always the best policy. You do not want to start your marriage with lies. It's important to be upfront with your partner about why you want a prenup. Explain that it's not about worrying about divorce or distrusting them, but rather it's a way to protect both your financial interests and provide peace of mind.
Like all things in marriage, you may need to work out a compromise with your partner. Discuss options that make both of your goals come true and listen to what they have to say. While a prenup is a contractual agreement, it can also be a negotiation. The goal of the prenup is to come up with a solution to protect both of your interests.
Consider involving a neutral third party, such as a mediator or attorney, to help facilitate the conversation and provide guidance on the legal aspects of the agreement. When you work with a third party, you can work towards a compromise under the guidance of a professional that has written many of these documents. They can advise both of you to protect your individual interests.
While marriage itself is a beautiful and emotional journey, the discussion of your legalities and finances should be practical and straightforward. If the conversation about prenups becomes heated, you may want to work with a mediator to come to an agreement. Keeping emotions out of these decisions will help you better protect your assets, and this is in both of your best interests.