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

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Call (914) 738-7765

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Expert Advice on Selling Your Home During Divorce with Lou Rodriguez

Katherine Miller — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 01:00:45 +0000

EP: 120

Lou Rodriguez

Expert Advice on Selling Your Home During Divorce

KatherineMiller · Expert Advice on Selling Your Home During Divorce with Lou Rodriguez

Selling your home is a complex process in and of itself. But selling your home because of divorce adds another layer of complexity. How do you make decisions with an ex when you’re already struggling to communicate?

Lou Rodriguez is a professionally trained and certified Real Estate Divorce Specialist and Real Estate Probate Specialist based in South Florida. He has 19 years of experience in valuing homes and analyzing market trends, and in that time, he has closed on more than 700 transactions. Lou is also the author of For Sale by Divorce: The Expert’s Guide to Divorce and Property Division and Selling Your Home During Divorce: How Everyone Can Win.

On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Lou joins Katherine to discuss the role a real estate divorce specialist plays in helping couples sell a marital property. He explains why it’s important NOT to disclose that a couple is divorcing, how he handles the situation when the couple is not getting along, and what he does when they disagree on how much to invest in fixing up a property. Listen in for Lou’s insight on what to do if one or both parties is reluctant to sell their home and learn how a real estate divorce specialist makes it easier for a divorcing couple to liquidate their marital property—so everyone wins!