Prenuptial Agreement Articles
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by Melina Munoz Turco | Apr 28, 2023 | Agreements, Alimony, Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement can eliminate much of the guesswork from the divorce process and save divorcing spouses time and money. Also known as an “antenuptial agreement” or a “prenup,” it is a written contract engaged couples sign prior to... by Damian Turco | Jan 31, 2023 | Agreements, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Prenuptial Agreement
Financial security in retirement takes years of planning and saving. Married couples may do this retirement planning together. Perhaps each spouse has their own retirement account or pension. Or maybe one spouse is a stay-at-home parent or cannot work. So, the couple... by Damian Turco | Jan 21, 2020 | Prenuptial Agreement
In most instances, when a person dies while legally married, the surviving spouse of that person is entitled to certain rights and protections regarding spousal inheritance (i.e. inheriting the property of the deceased). In a recent case, the Massachusetts Appeals... by Damian Turco | Jul 2, 2019 | Agreements, Appeals, Divorce, Prenuptial Agreement
As divorce attorneys, we are always cognizant of cases in which family law issues intersect with other areas of the law, such as tort law. A recent case addressed an issue of legal malpractice that stemmed from a prenuptial agreement. Background: In the case Greenspun... by Damian Turco | Dec 3, 2017 | Equitable Distribution, Prenuptial Agreement
Peter and Petra are getting married. Peter has considerable assets, including several homes, vacation homes, and checking and savings accounts. He also owns a string of rental properties from which he receives income. He deposits the rental income into an account... by Damian Turco | Sep 16, 2017 | Prenuptial Agreement
Generally, in order for an antenuptial agreement, commonly known as a prenuptial agreement, to be considered valid and enforceable in Massachusetts, the agreement must meet the following elements: in writing and signed by the parties; signed voluntarily and under no...