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How Long Before the Wedding Should You Sign a Prenup in North Carolina?

How Long Before the Wedding Should You Sign a Prenup in North Carolina?

Prenuptial agreements are most effective when they’re thorough, voluntary, and unhurried. Yet many couples in North Carolina wait until the final weeks—or even days—before the wedding to start ...

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The Difference Between a DIY Prenup and a Lawyer-Drafted One in Asheville

The Difference Between a DIY Prenup and a Lawyer-Drafted One in Asheville

The prenuptial agreement is one of the most powerful legal tools available to engaged couples in North Carolina. It sets expectations, protects assets, and defines the financial terms of a marriage b...

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Can Lifestyle Clauses Be Enforced in an Asheville Prenup?

Can Lifestyle Clauses Be Enforced in an Asheville Prenup?

Prenuptial agreements in North Carolina have traditionally centered on finances—who owns what, who pays for what, and what happens if the marriage ends. But in recent years, a different category of...

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Drafting a Prenup While Pregnant: Legal and Emotional Considerations

Drafting a Prenup While Pregnant: Legal and Emotional Considerations

Pregnancy changes the rhythm of life. It reframes decisions, sharpens priorities, and forces hard conversations. When marriage is on the horizon, and a child is on the way, couples in Asheville face ...

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Should You Sign a Prenup If You’re the Less Wealthy Spouse?

Should You Sign a Prenup If You’re the Less Wealthy Spouse?

Prenuptial agreements often trigger fear in the person with fewer assets. They’re sometimes seen as one-sided, written only to protect the more financially dominant party. But the truth is more com...

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Asheville Prenups and Retirement Accounts: What to Know

Asheville Prenups and Retirement Accounts: What to Know

Retirement accounts carry weight in divorce—often more than the house, more than the cars, more than anything else. They represent years of work, future security, and financial independence. When e...

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Prenuptial Agreements for Couples with Children from Prior Marriages

Prenuptial Agreements for Couples with Children from Prior Marriages

Marriage is not just a legal contract between two people. When children from prior relationships are involved, the landscape becomes more complex. Parenting, inheritance, finances, property, and expe...

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What Can and Can’t Be Included in a North Carolina Prenup?

What Can and Can’t Be Included in a North Carolina Prenup?

Prenuptial agreements carry weight in North Carolina. They define expectations, preserve financial independence, and reduce litigation in divorce. When drafted correctly, they protect what matters. B...

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Prenups and Debts: Shielding Yourself from a Spouse’s Liabilities

Prenups and Debts: Shielding Yourself from a Spouse’s Liabilities

Debt does not disappear in marriage. It follows the person who signs the paperwork and lingers long after vows are exchanged. In Asheville, prenuptial agreements can be used not just to protect asset...

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