[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] The Power of Cohabitation Agreements: Protecting Unmarried Couples in Minnesota In an ever-evolving landscape of relationships, more couples are choosing cohabitation as a way of sharing their lives without, or prior to, the formality of marriage. While this decision offers a sense of freedom and autonomy, it’s essential...
Cohabitation Agreements
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] It is not uncommon for couple to live together prior to marriage, and it is becoming even more common for unmarried couples to purchase property together prior to marriage. This arrangement is often referred to as “cohabitation.” While cohabitation is becoming more common, it is important to note...
Who Gets the Dog? Planning for pets prior to marriage.
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Many people agree with the saying that dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friend. Our pups become full-fledged members of our families, and may even be treated like our children. So, just like there is custody and mediation regarding children when a couple is going through a separation...
Prenuptial Agreements and Family Owned Businesses
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Prenuptial agreements are an important tool for individuals who are entering into a marriage and have assets they want to protect should the marriage end in divorce. With many people entering into marriages later in life, they are oftentimes joining lives when one party, or both, have accumulated...
Guest Article: Divorce with Prenuptial Agreements by Matt Ludt
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Matt Ludt, owner and managing attorney of Atticus Family Law, is a family law attorney in the Twin Cities. When I represent clients in prenuptial agreements, they oftentimes have the goal of preventing potential conflict and expense down the road if unexpected events occur. As a divorce attorney,...
Benefits of a Prenuptial Agreement: an Attorney’s Personal Experience
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] As part of my law practice, I work with clients in drafting and executing prenuptial agreements prior to marriage. This is something I am particularly passionate about, largely due to what I have witnessed and experienced through the divorces of my parents, friends and family members, and my...
Why You Should Plan Your Estate…While You Plan Your Wedding
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] After an engagement, the whirlwind of wedding planning starts. Even planning for a small wedding comes with a lot of moving parts, not to mention considerable expense. So when I suggest to newly engaged couples that they might want to do their estate planning while they are planning...
Prenuptial Agreements: Thinking Ahead
[column parallax_bg=”disabled” parallax_bg_inertia=”-0.2″ extended=”” extended_padding=”1″ background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”” background_position=”” background_size=”auto” background_attachment=”” hide_bg_lowres=”” background_video=”” vertical_padding_top=”0″ vertical_padding_bottom=”0″ more_link=”” more_text=”” left_border=”transparent” class=”” id=”” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” width=”1/1″ last=”true”] [column_1 width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Not many things have the ability ruin a romantic moment like the topic of prenuptial agreements – but it really shouldn’t be that...