Prenuptial agreements are gaining in popularity as worldly couples consider possible futures. This is particularly true in states such as California that follow community property laws. Community property laws generally will consider assets and debts acquired during the marriage as joint. This may include earnings and credit card debt as well as what we traditionally think of as property.
Making tough decisions now, when the parties are cooperative is important in the long run and if a divorce does happen, can save a tremendous amount of legal fees and aggravation later. The discussion of finances and property should be an important step in a relationship.
The relatively low cost of prenuptial agreements has made them a popular step in wedding planning for many San Diego couples. More couples have stepped away from the antiquated view that prenuptial agreements are a cold and indifferent sign of the other party’s self interest, and instead see them as they are: an important step in planning in their financial future together.