Legal agreements shape modern marriage
It may not be the most romantic conversation to have before walking down the aisle, but for many couples, putting pen to paper on a prenuptial agreement is less about distrust and more about planning for the future with clarity and respect.
With that in mind, family law attorney Carolyn M. Grimes is working to spread awareness about how prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can support strong, transparent relationships from the start. As a partner at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, Grimes helps couples understand the benefits of addressing financial expectations and legal protections before – or after – they tie the knot.
“A prenuptial agreement is signed before marriage and becomes effective upon marriage,” said Grimes. “A postnuptial agreement is signed after the couple is legally married. Both can address similar issues – like property division and spousal support – but postnups are subject to a slightly different scrutiny because they can address slightly different…