Married Couples

The Census Bureau has reported that in 2010 only 48 percent of American households were represented by married couples.  This is the first time that figure has dropped below 50 percent.  This is down from 78 percent in 1950—the days of “Ozzie and Harriet” are gone.  Just a fifth of households were traditional families—married couples […]

A Happy Marriage

This is advice to anyone planning to get married:  Make sure that the person you are getting married to has the traits you are looking for in a partner.  Don’t get married thinking that he or she will grow into being that ideal partner.  It usually doesn’t happen. People don’t change, and you can’t change […]

Prenups

On October 1, 2010, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Divorce/Financial, Marriage, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

According to a recent survey of divorce lawyers, more Americans (not only the wealthy ones) are getting prenuptial agreements.  No one should get married without one.

Postnuptial

Prenups are essential in every marriage.  But if you are given a postnuptial to sign—read it carefully, have a divorce attorney read it—but you should NEVER sign a postnuptial!  Even if your spouse gives you a “sign it or else” ultimatum—don’t sign it!  You will rue the day you did! It’s better to end the marriage then (if […]

Premarital Debt

Everyone who is getting married should have a Prenuptial (Prenup) Agreement—no matter how much or how little you have.  It is very important that this agreement should not only list both of your assets but also both of your debts.  In the event of a divorce, you don’t want to be responsible for your spouse’s premarital […]

A Little Divorce Gossip

On August 23, 2010, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Divorce Gossip, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

The bitter divorce battle between Stephanie Seymour, Sports Illustrated and Victoria Secret supermodel, and billionaire Peter Brandt continues.  There was no prenuptial agreement in place before they got married, which could be one of the reasons for this bitter battle.