Prenuptial Agreements can be complicated contracts. A legal mistake can have profound consequences. Couples sometimes feel awkward expressing their wishes in writing the agreement. An experienced family law attorney who is sensitive to the emotional issues can make the process more comfortable, ensure that your prenuptial agreement leaves nothing out – and can aggressively defend the contract...

Prenuptial agreements are binding contracts if they are executed in good faith. However, North Carolina provides for invalidating the agreement if you did not execute the prenuptial agreement voluntarily or if the agreement was “unconscionable,” or essentially unfair, when it was executed. Not executing the prenuptial agreement voluntarily can include issues such as being coerced, hurried,...

Approaching your fiancé about a prenuptial agreement can be a delicate conversation. Some people incorrectly see a premarital contract as an acknowledgement that the marriage will likely fail. However, there are many good reasons for having a prenuptial agreement. A well-planned and well-written prenuptial agreement is a way to plan for the unpleasant possibility that a marriage may fail. Given...

A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two individuals who plan to marry – which they sign prior to their marriage. It can contain a variety of issues relating to marital matters in the event the couple separates, divorces or a spouse dies. The agreement becomes effective at the time the couple marry. Issues generally covered in a prenuptial agreement are details about property division,...