Attorney O's Midnight Musings: Connecticut Law » Marriage

Prenuptial and PostNuptial Agreements

Administrator — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:41:17 +0000

I receive calls all the time from people who are about to be married — or who have already tied the knot — wanting to know whether or not they should prepare a prenuptial (or postnuptial) agreement and what the process entails.

I came upon the following post on the topic that is well-written and informative:

Why You May Need a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement

There are many reasons that a person may want to execute a prenuptial (or postnuptial) agreement. If you have the slightest doubt as to whether or not such an agreement should be part of your marital planning, you should consult a licensed attorney.

Discuss Financial Issues Before You Get Married

Administrator — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:58:55 +0000

As a Connecticut lawyer, I often represent people who are seeking divorce. One of the most common reasons they site for the breakdown of the marriage is money. Rather, differences in opinion over financial issues and strategies.

An article published in the New York Times suggests that couples talk about four main points before walking down the aisle: financial ancestry (history), credit (history and habits), control (who will pay bills, etc.) and affluence (individual goals for wealth).

Read the article: Money Talks to Have Before Marriage.

[Source: Alabama Divorce & Family Law Attorney Blog]

Louisiana Justice of the Peace Refuses to Issue Marriage License to Interracial Couple: Loving v. Virginia Revisited?

Administrator — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:21:56 +0000

In the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court case, Loving v. Virginia, the unanimous court decided that, “[u]nder our Constitution, the freedom to marry, or not marry, a person of another race resides with the individual and cannot be infringed by the State.”

Apparently, Louisiana Justice of the Peace Keith Bardwell hasn’t been paying attention. Bardwell, who claims he is not a racist, recently refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple.

Read Justice Stands by Refusal to Wed Couple on AOLnews.

[Source: AOL News]