Greetings,

Spring has sprung, and with it, love is in full bloom.  Many couples are looking forward to and making plans for wedding celebrations! The wedding day is a monumental occasion to celebrate.  But more important than preparing for the wedding day, is preparing for a healthy marriage.  After all, it’s a relationship built on a solid foundation that will bring happiness and fulfillment for years to come.  So this month, we thought we’d help couples identify some important things to consider as they plan their future. Check out our blog with a Premarital Checklist for ideas to explore.
 
A Premarital Agreement might not be at the top of your list of romantic tasks to complete, but we have found that preparing a Premarital Agreement in a collaborative fashion actually strengthens the relationship and relieves stress. Check out our video below with featured guest, Aimee Pingenot Key, as we discuss this very topic.  When couples explore how to address various issues (joint or separate bank accounts? or both?), they feel more assured that they’re beginning their life together with a solid understanding of how they want their life to start. And with hope for their next chapter!
 
If you know a couple preparing for marriage, please share our resources! (And enjoy the wedding!)
 
Jennifer

Why should you take marriage advice from divorce lawyers?  We like to think it’s similar to taking advice about avoiding a heart attack from a cardiologist, or avoiding cancer from an oncologist.  We know why marriages end, and have some savvy advice for those willing to listen about how to AVOID DIVORCE and have your best marriage!  After all, marriage can be an amazing experience when you are both willing to work at the marriage, and work on yourselves.

If you are newly engaged, or thinking about marriage, we have created a free simple checklist for you and your partner to go through that will guide meaningful conversations and help you make decisions that will benefit your marriage over the years. We have often found that a by-product is that the relationship is actually strengthened by this process and gives the couple comfort knowing they have a plan for the future...