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Should I Get a Prenuptial Agreement?
By: Sandra A. Harrison, Attorney at Law. Shelby Township, Michigan. If you are tying the knot anytime soon, you may want to consult a family law attorney about getting a prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement, also referred to as an antenuptial agreement, is a contract between two people planning to be married concerning the property each person owns. Typically, these agreements specify what each person’s property rights will be if the marriage is dissolved. This consideration is becoming increasingly relevant as couples are waiting longer to get married. In delaying marriage, men and women are often more established and come into marriage with a greater number of assets. An antenuptial agreement can protect those assets in the event of death or divorce. If you are considering an antenuptial agreement,
