Much was written last week about the prenuptial agreement between reality star Khloe Kardashian and Lakers’ star Lamar Odom and you can bet that Ivanka Trump had an agreement when she married Jared Kushner. But you don’t have to have millions of dollars and a lavish lifestyle to need a prenuptial agreement.
Here are 5 reasons why you might want to have one:
- You have children from previous relationships
- You have assets; money, real estate, family heirlooms, etc., which you want to keep for yourself
- You own your own business or are a partner in a business
- You earn much more or much less than your fiance
- You plan to quit working outside the home when you have children
Your prenuptial agreement can outline what should be done not only in case of a divorce but also in case of death. Some famous prenuptial agreements have also include such specifics as to how much weight each party can gain and how many children are planned.
Talk to your attorney about your situation, she or he can advise you about a prenup and what it can include in your state. Each person must voluntarily sign in order for it to be legal.