Divorce and Prenuptial agreements have long been sources of friction for American Catholics. As Pope Francis travels to Philadelphia this month, his more liberal and compassionate stances are in the media, particularly one comment made at a June audience in Rome when he said divorce may sometimes be “morally necessary.” Whether or not this represents…
Read MoreThe more you have, the more you have to lose. That’s the general thinking when it comes to divorce. Couples with large marital assets may fear a messier, more complicated divorce than most as they try to protect their share of the assets. However, it doesn’t have to be as daunting as it seems. There…
Read MoreIn Pennsylvania, legal thinking is that everyone should have a prenuptial agreement. In the keystone state, you can even create a prenuptial agreement AFTER you’ve already married. (Call me if you want to understand how.) Viewed with a long term perspective, a prenuptial agreement is considered part of estate planning. While some newlyweds might find it distasteful…
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