The prenup question: is a prenup right for you and your spouse?

Imagine that you are your significant other are engaged and your wedding day is only a few months away. You are thinking about talking to your significant other about a prenuptial agreement, but you are afraid of the ramifications — or even what you’re supposed to say. You fear that merely saying the word “prenup” could spell trouble for your marriage before it even begins.

The stigma of prenuptial agreements is very strong, and what many married couples need to realize is that a prenup isn’t anything more than a contract. It doesn’t have to be the be-all-and-end-all of the status of your marriage. In fact, discussing a prenuptial agreement and eventually having one can be good for the marriage.

It creates a platform for the spouses to voice their concerns about certain elements of the marriage, and it could even bring up topics that the spouses never even thought to confront. And then, they can address these issues in the prenup, thus sparing them stress and anger should the issue arise later in the marriage, or, hopefully not, in a divorce.

So should you get a prenup, or should you avoid the topic altogether and hope for the best? It’s entirely up to you, but remember that the contract is meant to protect you and your spouse — not to be a hindrance to your marriage. If you have questions about prenups or if you’re unsure as to what you can put in a prenuptial agreement, consult an experienced family law attorney.

Source: credit.com, “Should You Get a Prenup?,” AJ Smith, Aug. 29, 2014