Prenups and Postnups – Divorce Dialogues

The Biggest Benefits of Postnuptial Agreements With Melinda Previtera

Katherine Miller — Fri, 06 May 2022 21:40:18 +0000

EP: 176

Melinda M. Previtera

The Biggest Benefits of Postnuptial Agreements

Divorce Dialogues · The Biggest Benefits of Postnuptial Agreements With Melinda M. Previtera

We’ve all heard of prenuptial agreements, those agreements signed by the marrying parties before the wedding.

But what about postnuptial agreements?

They may be rare, but they can be just as valuable.

Many people don’t understand that marriage is a legally binding contractual obligation. There are built-in legal requirements for support and property division within this contract, based on your state’s law. You are entering into a legal agreement just by getting married why not go further and decide how you want your assets divided, instead of leaving it up to the state.

Melinda M. Previtera is a graduate of Rutgers Law school and was named to the Top 40 Under 40 list by the Institute of Family Lawyers. She holds a certification in mediation and practices in all areas of family law as a Partner at Petrelli Previtera, LLC in Philadelphia.

On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Melinda joins Katherine to explain what postnuptial agreements are and how couples can use them to help communicate their wants and needs to navigate their expectations around money and property division.

Listen in as Melinda shares why postnuptial agreements are not just for the wealthy. She’ll offer some advice on how to broach the topic with your partner so you can determine the specifics of your financial future as a couple.

The truth is ALL marriages end, either by death or divorce. A postnuptial agreement can be part of a couple’s financial planning, offering each person the safety, security, and knowledge of what will happen so they can stop worrying about the what-ifs.

Topics Covered

How postnuptial agreements work

Who should consider a postnuptial agreement

The most significant benefit of a postnuptial agreement

The essential conversations missing from most marriages

How discussing expectations around money can strengthen your relationship

How a postnuptial agreement can help with estate planning

How a postnuptial agreement can effectively protect the assets of the family and each individual

Connect with Melinda Previtera

Petrelli Previtera, LLC
Melinda Previtera on Twitter

Connect with Katherine Miller

The Center for Understanding in Conflict

Miller Law Group

Katherine on LinkedIn

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Email katherine@miller-law.com

Call (914) 862-7487

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Why Prenups Aren’t Just for the Rich & Famous with Soumya Evans

Katherine Miller — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:45:45 +0000

EP: 147

Soumya Evans

Why Prenups Aren’t Just for the Rich & Famous

Divorce Dialogues · Why Prenups Aren’t Just for the Rich & Famous with Soumya Evans

A marriage is more than a romantic alliance. In the eyes of the law, saying I do makes you part of a financial partnership and social unit. And that has implications for EVERY couple, not just the rich and famous. So, what makes a prenuptial agreement a good idea? Is there a way to initiate the discussion without offending your husband- or wife-to-be?

Soumya Evans is a family lawyer, trained mediator and experienced litigator with a clear understanding of the emotional and psychological issues affecting families in separation and divorce. She has been practicing family law exclusively since 2013 and joined Miller Law Group 18 months ago to continue her work helping divorcing couples find solutions that prioritize the family’s wellbeing.

On this episode of the podcast, Soumya joins Katherine to explain why everyone should consider a prenuptial agreement, describing how it creates guidelines for a couple in the event of divorce or death. She introduces us to the difference between separate versus marital property and describes what can and cannot be dictated by the terms of a prenup. Listen in for Soumya’s insight on raising the issue in a non-adversarial way and learn how a prenuptial agreement can benefit you and your future spouse.

Topics Covered

How a prenuptial agreement creates guidelines in the event to divorce or death

Why every couple should consider a prenuptial agreement

How estate planning can be customized to your specific circumstances

The difference between separate property and marital property

Why a prenup can be especially important if you have children from a prior relationship

What can and cannot be dictated by the terms of a prenuptial agreement

How a lawyer can help a less-moneyed partner understand their rights and negotiate for the best possible arrangement under a prenuptial agreement

How long before the wedding Soumya recommends negotiating the prenup

How to raise the issue of a prenup in a non-adversarial way

Why you shouldn’t be offended if your partner asks you to consider a prenup

Connect with Soumya Evans

Soumya at Miller Law Group

Email soumya@miller-law.com

Call (914) 862-7487

Connect with Katherine Miller

The Center for Understanding Conflict

Miller Law Group

Katherine on LinkedIn

The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller

Email katherine@miller-law.com

Call (914) 738-7765

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Prenuptial Agreements: A Framework for Conflict-Resolution with Mindy Utay

Katherine Miller — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 01:00:17 +0000

EP: 026

Mindy Utay

Prenuptial Agreements: A Framework for Conflict-Resolution

‘We are emotionally wired to avoid conflict. People sometimes have to be forced to—or have to be encouraged or coached to—and the prenup provides that opportunity because you really do have to sit down, roll up your sleeves, and start talking about what’s important to you.’

Mindy Utay is a psychotherapist in practice on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Her background in the law, social work, and psychoanalysis allows Mindy to support couples and families in identifying and resolving conflicts with courage and optimism. She is a coveted relationship expert and speaker on the topics of relationship conflicts, marriage, and parenting, and Mindy is a regular columnist for the Huffington Post.

Today, Mindy sits down with Katherine to offer insight around the contradiction of prenuptial agreements, explaining why it’s so challenging to consider the end of a relationship at the very beginning. She discusses the problems associated with the ‘moneyed spouse’ approaching a lawyer alone and shares her alternative approach to introducing the prenup within the larger context of the couple’s relationship. Listen in to understand the benefits of creating a prenuptial agreement and learn how the process can provide couples with a framework for conflict-resolution.