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Forgot a Prenup? It's Never Too Late

Those who still want to cover their assets can draw up a postnup

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 8, 2009 3:07 PM CST
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(Newser) – If you've awoken from the daze of a whirlwind engagement and marriage only to find yourself unprotected by a prenuptial agreement, don't fret: Lawyers are happy to draw up a marriage contract after the vows. Postnuptial agreements are the new matrimonial trend, embraced by hedge-fund managers and beat cops alike, reports the New York Post.

The floundering economy may be partly to blame, making people a bit more clingy about their money. A lawyer who recently secured a young police officer's pension and house from her potentially future ex-husband explains the need for nups, of both the pre- and post- variety: "A marriage is a financial, emotional, and legal union—bottom line."

It's not too late to separate your financial futures, just in case - though some would say the postnuptial agreement is mostly a construction of lawyers looking for work.
It's not too late to separate your financial futures, just in case - though some would say the postnuptial agreement is mostly a construction of lawyers looking for work.   (©greefus groinks)
This little couple is all full of hope and promise... but lawyers will tell them to cover their assets, just in case.
This little couple is all full of hope and promise... but lawyers will tell them to cover their assets, just in case.   (©Material Boy)
Even after the knot has been tied, couples are feeling the urge to protect themselves from the cost of a potential divorce.
Even after the knot has been tied, couples are feeling the urge to protect themselves from the cost of a potential divorce.   (©Rio Calle)
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COMMENTS
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justme
Feb 9, 2009 6:25 AM CST
Whatever happened to "Till death do us part"? I feel bad for people going into marriage preparing for the worst.
Guest
Feb 8, 2009 11:22 PM CST
Problem is, "till death do us part" doesn't work fifty percent of the time.

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