Prenuptial agreements are more flexible than most people realize. They can address a wide range of issues, including property rights and obligations. Connecticut law does provide guidance as to the topics that can be addressed in a prenuptial agreement. How Does a...
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Extended Engagement Due To COVID-19? Consider A Prenuptial Agreement.
COVID-19 has resulted in the postponement of weddings that were planned months and years in advance, which will now have to be rescheduled due to travel bans and restrictions on groups. Engagements are now prolonged, perhaps indefinitely, due to this global pandemic....
PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS AND WEDDING POSTPONEMENTS IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
Over the course of the past three weeks, as a result of COVID-19, our office has received a variety of inquiries from both current and potential clients wondering what impact, if any, the postponement of their wedding plans will have upon (a) an already-executed...
Common Law Marriage and Cohabitation Agreements in Connecticut
Is Common Law Marriage Recognized in Connecticut? No. It is a common misconception that if unmarried couples reside together for a long enough period of time in Connecticut, a “Common Law” marriage is created, from which certain legal rights (such as alimony or...
What Do I Need to Know about Connecticut Prenuptial Agreements?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray How Do I know if a Prenuptial Agreement is Right for Me? In general terms, a Prenuptial Agreement is a contract that two people sign prior to getting married. Prenuptial Agreements can be appropriate in a variety of situations,...
Waiver of Estate Rights in a Prenuptial Agreement
In most jurisdictions, including Connecticut, absent a written agreement to the contrary, your spouse will automatically be entitled to receive a minimum share of your estate (the “elective share”) upon your death The “elective share” in Connecticut is comprised of...
Prenuptial Agreements in Connecticut: Financial Disclosure
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray At Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC, we tell any person who seeks our advice in connection with the drafting and negotiation of a Prenuptial Agreement that the financial disclosures accompanying the Prenuptial Agreement are...
PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTICUT PART II: THE ENFORCEABILITY
At Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie, LLC, we often consult with divorce clients from Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, and Westport who entered into Prenuptial Agreements prior to getting married. Naturally, their first question when they arrive in our...
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