Prenuptial Mediation

Mediation of a prenuptial agreement can increase your understanding of each other as you share your hopes, visions and fears for the future. ​

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​Money is one of the biggest taboos. Some people would rather talk about their sex life than reveal their net worth. However, 70% of divorcing couples state that money was a big source of conflict. Negotiating a prenup can give you a chance to discuss your philosophies about money and your visions for handling it reasonably and fairly in the future, prior to any conflicts building.

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Why would I choose a prenup?

• Maybe one of you has significant assets or you both aren't in equal financial positions.

• Maybe you've been previously divorced or experienced the end of a long-term relationship.

• You have children from a prior marriage.

• One plans to give up work to take care of the children and you want a chance to discuss your visions for this choice and how it will impact the future.

• One of you has a strong vision for how you want to handle post marital debt.

• To prepare for uncertainties of the law regarding spousal support, division of a small business, division of inherited or appreciated property or division of passive assets.

• One of you comes into the relationship with significant debt.

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​Couples who plan to live together and not marry may also want to negotiate a pre-cohabitation agreement. If one takes time off from work to raise a child and the relationship breaks up, they could find themselves with no legal rights. Creating a cohabitation agreement at the height of your love and commitment, will mirror your joint vision of fairness for your future together. 

 

​All relationships end, either in break up, divorce or death and it can be beneficial to you both to discuss your visions in advance.