The Past, Present and Future of Pre-Nups and Post-Nups

In light of the high conflict nature of many divorces, and the cost and time associated with divorce litigation, many couples attempt to pre-plan for the possibility of a later divorce by executing a pre-marital agreement. The past, present and future of pre-nups and post-nups highlight a process that attempts to minimize a couple's stress during the planning and negotiating phase prior to a marriage while affording both parties future protection, security and predictability in terms of the outcome. In many respects pre-marital agreements are like insurance policies designed to save money in the future upon the occurrence of the life-altering event of divorce.