You might associate prenuptial agreements with the rich and famous, but in reality, virtually everyone can benefit from signing one. Regardless of whether you’re entering into a marriage with considerably more or less than your future spouse, there are several reasons to draft a prenup before saying, “I do.” Here, a strategic divorce attorney from McPherson & McPherson Attorneys at Law shares a few reasons why it is wise to plan for the worst while hoping for the best. 

Why You Should Create a Prenuptial Agreement

1. To Protect Future Income 

If your net worth happens to be in the red, but you’re on a lucrative career path or plan on starting a company someday, it’s important to protect your life’s work should the marriage fail. In prenuptial agreements, couples can actually include assets that they have not yet acquired but hope to someday, like future business interests. 

2. To Ensure Total Transparency 

Financial disagreements are a leading cause of divorce in this country. Since drafting a prenup forces couples to assess their spending and saving habits, it can actually be a good exercise in financial transparency and may even strengthen their relationship for the road ahead.  

3. To Retain Control of Your Life

You may be familiar with the way your home state divides property in the event of divorce, and it may seem acceptable and fair. What if you relocated and then decided to get divorced, though? What if the laws in the new home state were much less favorable? By creating a prenuptial agreement, you can retain control of the divorce proceedings, regardless of where you end up living. 

If you need help drafting, interpreting, or modifying a prenup, turn to McPherson & McPherson Attorneys at Law. Based in Coupeville, WA, this firm is led by Molly McPherson, who practices family law, estate planning and probate law. As a seasoned divorce lawyer, she knows what kinds of issues are likely to arise during the proceedings, and she uses this experience and foresight to help couples draft comprehensive prenuptial agreements. Visit her website to learn more, or call (360) 678-4407 to schedule an initial consultation today.