Say ‘I Don’t’ to Unfair Prenups
Anyone who is about to say, “I do,” has probably heard, “With divorce rates so high, you need to protect yourself with a prenup.”
But do you really need one?
Today’s story began with a call from my client, Reggie, whose son, Jake – also my client – was preparing to remarry after a bad divorce. His new bride’s name was Michelle.
“Our estate-planning attorney drafted a prenup that he called standard and wants Michelle to have it reviewed by her own lawyer. I told her to call you for an appointment, and it is on my dime. I’ve just emailed it to you.”
Now, I’ve reviewed these agreements for years and given opinions on just how fair they were. But this time was different.
I was being asked to tell a client’s future daughter-in-law if it would be OK for her to sign a prenuptial agreement, which would be an
