Traditionally, there has always been a slight stigma attached to the concept of prenuptial agreements. At face value they seem rather unromantic and almost like a way of tempting fate. If a couple are so in love that they are prepared to take vows promising to spend the rest of their lives together, why would they sign papers to agree on what would happen in the event of a break up? It seems particularly paradoxical. But there is another way to look at a prenuptial agreement, and that is to view it as a simple insurance policy.
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Protecting the Family during Divorce
Couples often think they are doing the right thing when they try to stay together for the sake of the children. They believe that the children would rather have both their parents living under the same roof than any other option.
Minimizing Time Spent in the Courtroom
When couples find themselves in the unhappy position of considering divorce, they often picture lengthy sessions in a courtroom, arguing over every aspect of their marriage. They imagine listening to lawyers expose all their personal details and a judge determining the fate of their family. The idea of this can be very distressing and can sometimes put off the decision to divorce, even when the marriage is clearly not working. Thinking about being in a courtroom and having other people, strangers, make major decisions about their lives can be frightening prospect. It can make people feel as if they have lost control, like they will end up having no power over their own destiny. But this doesn’t have to be the case. There are ways of ensuring that time spent in court is minimized.
