You and your fiancé(e) love each other and you want to get married. So you were not best pleased when one or both sets of parents started saying you need to first get a prenuptial agreement in place. As far as you are concerned, it’s none of their business.
Before you judge them, consider that they may have your best interests at heart. Your respective parents probably plan to leave you something when they die and they want to protect those assets, even after they have passed them on.
Prenuptials are a sensible choice
They know that if your marriage does not work out, it could jeopardize the chance of the assets staying in the family – unless you put an appropriate prenuptial in place.
Maybe your prospective in-laws don’t like you or maybe your parents don’t like your fiancée. However, regardless of their thoughts about the suitability of your relationship, their end goal in telling you to get prenuptial is the same – to protect the assets they pass on.
A prenuptial is a sensible move for any couple. Divorce is common these days, even among couples who people thought were the perfect match. Putting a prenuptial in place can protect assets you already own, such as a business or investment as well as an inheritance that you are yet to receive. It can provide clarity over property division that makes a divorce simpler for all.
If you are still unconvinced or fear your fiancée might get upset if you mention it, consider seeking legal guidance together to learn more about how a prenup can benefit you both.