So, you got married and you didn’t get a prenup. Perhaps now you are wishing you did, wondering what you missed out on, or just don’t know what this means for you. Well, lots of people marry without a prenup and in many circumstances, seeking out a prenup may not have been worthwhile. If you […]
Unsound Prenup
Did you know? In 2023, Marriage and divorce questions were the second most searched legal category in the U.S. (see https://upliftlegalfunding.com/2023-most-googled-legal-questions/) Surprisingly, in 2023 Wisconsin had relatively low search queries when compared to other states. While not all answers to your legal questions may be available online, our online blogs will hopefully answer some of […]
Making a Sound Prenuptial Agreement
As mentioned in our post last week, two couples from “Love is Blind”, Season 7, contemplated getting prenuptial agreements. Though these couples did not get married, and in turn, did not sign prenups, if they had, the accelerated timeline and pressure of relationships in Love is Blind may have been reason to call the prenups […]
Love is Blind and Prenuptial Agreements (“Prenups”)
Even future lawyers may need to obtain a prenuptial agreement. Prenuptial agreements have grown in popularity the more they have been mentioned in Netflix’s “Love is Blind.” Season 7 featured two mentions of this legal contract and gives you two great reasons why you may consider obtaining one for yourself, particularly in a community property […]
Pros and Cons of Prenuptial Agreements
Are you and your fiancé contemplating a prenuptial agreement? Follow the link below for pros and cons to this choice. If you would like more information, contact our firm at 608-405-6624. We would be happy to help you.
Do You Need Your Own Lawyer for a Prenup?
Yes. The same lawyer cannot represent both spouses. It is important to get legal advice from an attorney who is focused on protecting your interests as prenuptial agreements are negotiated, drafted and reviewed.
Issues in Wisconsin Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Because of rules specific to this state, Wisconsin pre-nuptial agreements must address certain important issues. Otherwise, even if the agreement is validated at divorce, it may not fully protect the assets as intended. First of all, the pre-nup agreement must clearly state that it is enforceable at divorce. Although it may seem obvious, some courts have […]
Should I have a Wisconsin prenup?
Wisconsin prenup agreements allow spouses to avoid Wisconsin’s marital property rules. Each spouse in Wisconsin owns one-half of all marital property. However, what is considered “marital property” during a marriage is different at divorce. The definition for divorce is far broader, even covering property titled to only one spouse, or property owned before the marriage. If you wish to protect assets from […]