by Nicole Sheehey | Mar 18, 2024 | Clauses, Prenuptial Agreements
Alright, let’s talk prenups and alimony – the oh-so-important stuff when it comes to tying the knot. Picture this: you’re all starry-eyed, dreaming of the perfect wedding, but hold up, have you thought about what happens if things don’t go as...
by Nicole Sheehey | May 22, 2023 | Divorce, Prenuptial Agreements
Spousal support (also called maintenance or alimony) is court-ordered financial assistance paid by one ex-spouse to another during or after a divorce. The primary purpose of spousal support is to provide financial stability to the lower-earning spouse and to help them...
by Nicole Sheehey | Apr 29, 2023 | Clauses, Prenuptial Agreements
To waive or not to waive, that is the question. And a good one, at that! It’s a tough decision to make for some people, especially if one partner is higher-earning, disabled, or quits their job to support their partner. Not to mention, the impact of waiving...
by Nicole Sheehey | Apr 27, 2023 | Prenuptial Agreements
Waiving alimony in a prenup can be “dangerous” for people who cannot financially support themselves. Why is that dangerous? Because if someone who has no way of supporting themselves also does not have access to alimony after a divorce, they may have a...
by Raymond Hekmat | Feb 10, 2023 | Prenuptial Agreements
There are several ways to address alimony in a prenup, and it mostly depends on you and your partner’s situation and what makes sense for you. Another vital thing to keep in mind is that alimony is handled differently from state to state. How California deals with...
