FollowDid you ring-in this new year with a wedding proposal? If you said, “Yes,” amidst the promises of a lifetime of togetherness and joyful wedding preparations, now is the time to also think about the true value of a prenuptial agreement, namely, agreeing to mediate before choosing to litigate. In addition to protecting you or your partner’s net worth, entering into a prenuptial agreement gives you both the opportunity to promise to try mediation before resorting to litigation in the event the marriage isn’t working. There is no more important language in this document than the words that state that you both agree not only to resolve conflict before it arises, but also that you agree to use alternative dispute resolution methods in an effort to mitigate your damages. This twist on the prenup encourages couples to use mediation to both draft the agreement, and to resolve conflicts if and when they arise. Read more …
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