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The Prenuptial Agreement... Page 2

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1. Full Disclosure about your assets and liabilities.
   
2. You have to receive independent counsel.
   
3. The agreement is documented in writing and signed before you get married.
   
4. You must be willing to sign the prenuptial agreement.

Seek Counsel

You should consult an attorney who is competent in marital and family law. Make sure you are seeking counsel independently from your spouse. In no case should you share a lawyer. There would be a conflict of interest.

Tip: Do not sign a prenuptial agreement the night before you get married. You'll be busy enough without the added stress. Plus it's not legal. Prenups should be written and signed a few months (at best) before your wedding date.  

Have your attorney review the prenuptial agreement carefully before you sign it. Remember. Once it's signed, it becomes a binding contract -- and will be very hard to disprove in a court of law. 


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