Pre-nup stands for pre-nuptial agreement, which is an agreement/contract signed before marriage. Most often, they are used to pre-define how assets will be split in event of a divorce. This can be very important in situations where the two partners have very different personal situations prior to marriage, or if one partner is expected to give up a career to become a dedicated stay-at-home parent or carer.
Obviously, if one partner is looking at the marriage as a lifelong bond between two soulmates, a legal document all about “what if we split up?” is a big turn off and can trigger arguments about what each partner is looking for in the marriage.
Prenuptial agreements are contracts couples sign before they get married. They specify how assets are to be divided in the event of a divorce. They are usually setup so that if you marry someone they can’t just wait a year or so then divorce you and get half of your entire estate. They are protection against “gold diggers”.
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