Post-Nupital Basics

Marriage, as we all know, is not just an emotional or religious union. It is also a legal union. As such, walking down the aisle without a pre-nuptial agreement leaves a partnership vulnerable to the state's marriage laws in the event of a divorce.

Many states' marriage laws are vague. They also generally allow a judge to make decisions concerning the division of your property if the marriage ends. Fortunately, it is never too late to define and to protect the property of a partnership from the arbitrary decisions of a judge if the marriage ends.

The process of a post-nuptial agreement is very similar to that of a pre-nuptial agreement. It is a marriage contract covering a variety of topics, including the division of property in the event of a divorce, that is created after a wedding.

A post-nuptial agreement is always a good idea. It is a particularly wise move if the financial status of the marriage changes. The financial status can change due to a promotion, inheritance, career change, or other stroke of good fortune. The process of creating a post-nuptial agreement can be a positive influence on both the emotional and legal dynamics of a relationship. It may be hard, but it will only strengthen the relationship in the long run.

It is never easy to discuss topics like money or divorce during a marriage; however, it is important to remember that the pre-nuptial process has been shown to improve and to strengthen a relationship. A post-nuptial agreement is a joint expression of a couple's wishes.