Live With Your Partner Before Marriage or Na?
Moving in with your partner is a great idea if it’s done for the right reasons. Here are the major benefits and risks of living together before saying “I do.”
Author: Raymond Hekmat
Answered: How Long Does it Take to Get a Prenup?
Finalizing a prenup takes about 3 to 4 months, but you should plan for more time to have an in-depth discussion about future planning with your partner.
Hot Take: Poor Things is Romantic
Poor Things explores how trust and autonomy build individual and collective growth, the most romantic pinnacles of a relationship.
Unpacking Marriage Abandonment and Divorce in California
Marriage abandonment is when one spouse leaves the other without warning. Here’s how it impacts divorce in California.
Is My Prenup Valid If I Move States?
Is your prenup valid if you move to another state? The short answer is yes. A prenup created in one state is valid in another state as long as you put a few safeguards in place. Here’s what that entails. Prenup Laws Across States First, you should know prenup laws vary between states. Prenuptial agreements … Continued
Love is Blind: Is 10 Days Enough for “The Talk”?
Healthy communication takes time and intention, and usually more than the 10 days that Love is Blind contestants get in the pods.
Prenup Pros & Cons: A Detailed Breakdown
A prenuptial agreement (also known as a premarital agreement) is a legal document created before marriage planning your finances during marriage and defining how to divide assets between a couple in the event of a divorce or death. There are, however, many more benefits to getting a prenup than protecting your money. As you weigh … Continued
Commingled Assets: What They Are & How They’re Traced
Commingling assets in marriage is when you and your spouse combine your separate and community property. This happens in both purposeful and indirect ways. The “what’s mine is yours” mentality is sweet in theory, but it can have unintended financial consequences. Here’s what commingling means for your property and how to trace assets if you … Continued
Marriage Contracts, Explained
There are three main categories of marriage contracts. Here are the key differences between them.
Can You Write a Prenup Yourself in California?
Yes, technically, you can write a prenup yourself in California. However, mistakes when doing so can be costly.
How to Turn the Honeymoon Phase into a Successful Relationship
No matter how long it lasts, the honeymoon stage of a relationship can be a source of positivity and a timely opportunity to build on the long-term success of your relationship.