Charles L. Waechter
Baltimore, MD:
Taking Action When an Agreement Isn’t Fair
Separation is never a good thing. And then there's the prenup, but sometimes even that may not hold up. Read on to know four ways out of a prenup.
Forget the Prenup: Why You May Need a Postnuptial Agreement
People get postnuptial agreements for many of the same reasons they do prenuptial agreements — and sometimes also to show commitment to saving the marriage.
Prenuptial Agreement: How to Prepare
Prenuptial Agreement: How to prepare for potential divorce before you get married, Part III of a series regarding property division and divorce. A prenuptial agreement, which is sometimes referred to as a “premarital agreement,” or a “prenup,” may be prepared and executed by two people before they get married in order to protect their interest in …
How to Know When You Need a Prenup
Prenuptial agreements are common among the financial elite. Divorce settlements can be astronomical. But in some cases, prenups may make sense for the 99 percent.
What is a Postnuptial Agreement?
When people want to get married, they sometimes wish to draft a prenuptial agreement. This is a contract between two partners entering a marriage that outlines the division of their assets in the event that they want to divorce in the future. Couples can only sign a prenuptial agreement before they are married. However, if …
Tips for Negotiating an Alimony Agreement
Whether you are requesting alimony or contesting your spouse’s request for alimony payments, there are some key tips you will want to keep in mind.
What is An Assumption Agreement?
Many are not familiar with what an assumption agreement is and how it might be helpful in a divorce with a marital home. Find out more in this article.
What Is The Validity Of A Mediation Agreement?
How valid is a custody agreement reached in mediation if it is not a court order?
What Is a Divorce Settlement Agreement?
The purpose of a divorce settlement agreement is to memorialize any and all agreements reached between the two separating parties in the divorce.
Can a Divorce Agreement Be Changed?
Once a divorce is over, the spouses have the right to go back to court and ask for a post-judgement modification. Learn more in our blog!
Pros and Cons: Prenuptial Agreements
What you need to know about the advantages and disadvantages, of entering into a premarital agreement. Learn about the pros and cons of prenuptial agreements and more at FindLaw's Marriage Law section.
Benefits and Reasons for a Prenuptial Agreement
Otherwise known as “marital agreements” or “pre-marital agreements,” prenuptial agreements are written legal agreements that define what will belong to whom.
Should I Draft a Postnuptial Agreement?
There are many couples who do not draft and sign a prenuptial agreement with their fiance before they get married. This may be for a variety of reasons. However, they may change their minds at some point throughout the marriage and wish they had created an agreement regarding the future of their assets should they …
Creating a guide to divorce with a postnuptial agreement
Getting divorced is not a decision that most people take lightly. There are many different factors to take into account when weighing this possibility, including property division and where one might
Is It Common For A Judge To Write The Divorce Agreement?
It is not uncommon for a judge to write up the divorce agreement when the parties are unrepresented, but there is a downside to this arrangement.
Can I Rescind a Reaffirmation Agreement?
Yes, you can rescind, or cancel, a reaffirmation agreement. But the deadline to do so is very quick. Know when it is so you can act timely.
Child Support: What's Fair?
This article will help you determine the appropriate amount of child support you should be paying or receiving after the divorce.
How to Change the Deal in a Divorce Agreement
When you first got divorced, you were just relieved to be done with your spouse. But now your initial relief has been replaced by dismay. You believe a mistake was made in the lower court or your circumstances have changed...
Five Common Mistakes in Prenuptial Agreements
There are many issues that can be addressed by a prenuptial agreement, including the division of assets and the amount of maintenance (alimony) an ex-spouse receives after a divorce. Prenuptial agreements are especially common for high net-worth marriages. They are an important tool, since it is impossible to predict how...
