Another client has connected with me regarding the fact that a prenuptial agreement contributed to the breakup of a marriage. I would like to offer some perspective regarding pre-nups.
If you or your spouse is having an issue with a pre-nup, please understand that a pre-nup might actually be a good thing if handled appropriately. That means that there should be no surprises or empty promises.
If a couple is dating and the relationship begins to get serious, that is the time to discuss the idea of a prenuptial agreement. The later the time of the discussion, the worse the aftermath will be. The reason is simple. As the time of a wedding draws closer, emotions become more intense. Many marriages don’t ever take place because of the prenuptial agreements that are required.
If you are a woman who is suffering because of a pre-nup gone bad, try to keep perspective. By that, I mean to look at the pre-nup without emotion. Is anything you are encountering different from what is on the agreement? Did your spouse make promises to you that differ from the pre-nup?
Think about all of the things that are playing a role in your breakup. Are they all because of a pre-nup or could it be something else?
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