Recent high profile divorces, such as Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, have brought prenuptial agreements back into the spotlight. Legal experts are advising clients to consider speaking to a professional to understand the options available to protect their marriage and financial future.
This month, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck filed documents with the Los Angeles Superior Court to end their marriage.
Celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher C. Melcher highlights the importance of prenuptial agreements, noting that depending on the location of a marriage and divorce, it can be a costly decision. In California, for example, without a prenup, assets acquired during the marriage are typically split 50/50.
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The stigma surrounding prenuptial agreements has decreased in recent years. A report from The Harris Poll in 2022 revealed that 15% of U.S. adults surveyed had signed a prenup, up from just 3% in 2010. Additionally, 35% of unmarried individuals expressed likelihood of signing a prenup in the future.
