Take a Pass on The Postnup

The latest trend in marriage is to negotiate your divorce in advance. Try working on the relationship instead

When it comes to marriage, I'm like that kid in The Sixth Sense. Everywhere I look, I see wedded people. But when I gaze upon newlyweds, I don't see hearts and flowers; I see law firms banging out contracts in an effort to inoculate both husband and wife against the death of love and the inevitable pain, greed and bad behavior that follow. According to Arlene Dubin, a divorce lawyer in New York City and author of Prenups for Lovers, about 20% of marrying couples pursue prenuptial agreements, outlining everything from how assets should be divided in case of divorce to...

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