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What Is A Prenup Agreement?

Prenuptial Agreements Protect Both Spouses The state of New Jersey recognizes prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, and domestic partnership agreements when considering the distribution of assets and awarding alimony. If you are getting married in the state of New Jersey and have questions about a prenuptial agreement, please contact Aretsky &…

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Lack of Prenuptial Agreement Complicates Oil Baron’s Divorce

Wife Could End Up One of Richest U.S. Women A man once considered to be one of the most influential people in the world now reportedly stands to lose a good chunk of his fortune during his divorce. What is reportedly the main culprit? Not the oil baron’s alleged infidelity,…

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Eight Things to Put In Your Prenup

Crazy About Your New Spouse, BUT You Want a Prenup! In this day of multiple marriages, we are all entering into our nuptials with a lot more “history.”  We may have substantial assets, large incomes, or one or both parties might have large outstanding debt.  It may not be romantic,…

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Family Lawyer Bergen County: Prenup 101: part 4- independent counsel

As divorce attorney Bergen County we often represent people in creating prenuptial agreements. Did you know that if you don’t each have your own lawyer when drawing up your prenuptial agreement, it will be unenforceable?  In creating a prenuptial agreement, both parties must have independent counsel. Many couples are under…

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Family Lawyer Bergen County: Prenup 101: part 3- children

Are you planning to sit down with a family lawyer Bergen County before your marriage to create a prenuptial agreement? Children, whether born before or during the marriage, cannot be part of a prenuptial agreement. Issues relating to custody, visitation, and child support have to be settled at the time…

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Divorce Attorney Bergen County: Prenup 101: part 2- enforceability

A family lawyer Bergen County can help make sure your interests are protected in your prenup, and that the agreement you make is one that will be enforceable in court. An oral contract is not sufficient. The agreement has to be in writing to be enforceable. Its important that both…

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Family Lawyer Bergen County: Prenup 101: part 1

Many couples choose to consult a family lawyer Bergen County to create a prenuptial agreement before getting married. A prenuptial agreement, sometimes called a premarital agreement, antenuptial agreement, or “prenup” is a contract used by a couple to determine what each party’s rights and obligations will be if they ever…

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