Month: June 2020

You got married when you were 20. You were young and in love — a fairly classic situation. However, like many young marriages, it turned out to be a mistake. A few years later, you got divorced.

You have now gotten married for a second time. You’re older. You’re more experienced. You have been through all of this. Are you now “better” at marriage and less likely to split up again?

While every individual can make an argument for their own case, when you look at the statistics, it’s clear that this is not what usually happens. According to some studies, about half of first marriages end in divorce. By second marriages, it jumps to around two-thirds. And for third marriages? At 74%, the vast majority of them lead to a divorce.

Why is this? Again, everyone may have their own reasons. Some suggest that they’re just more comfortable with divorce now, having done it once. It doesn’t feel as confusing or intimidating, and they know they can get through it and move on with a happy life. In other cases, the relationships just get too complicated. Maybe you have children from your first marriage, for instance, and so you still have to see your ex. After a time, that can lead to stress for your new spouse and it could bring about a second divorce.

No matter what your individual situation looks like, just make sure you know what your rights are. Divorce happens, you do have options, and you need to know exactly how to move forward with this process.

Your wedding day is inching closer and you’ve yet to discuss the creation of a prenuptial agreement with your fiance. While it’s a challenging topic to tackle, it’s the responsible thing to do.

It’s easy to make a mistake when asking for a prenuptial agreement. After all, this isn’t something with which you have a lot of experience (if you even have any).

When asking for a prenuptial agreement, here are three mistakes you want to avoid:

• Forcing your partner to cooperate: Not only will this result in bad blood, but it may invalidate the prenuptial agreement in the event of a future divorce. Don’t make your partner feel that they have to sign a prenuptial agreement. It should be something you mutually agree upon.
• Ignoring their feelings: You need to focus just as much on your partner’s feelings and concerns as your own. This is the only way for the two of you to get on the same page.
• Waiting too long: You have a lot on your plate as you prepare for your wedding. If you wait too long, you may find yourself making rash decisions that could affect you in the future. Give yourself as much time as possible to create a prenuptial agreement.

There’s a lot that goes into asking for and creating a prenuptial agreement. Once you and your partner discuss the details and have a plan for moving forward, you can get started.

You’re not required to create a prenuptial agreement before you tie the knot, but there are many benefits of doing so. It’s something you should at least consider.