Prenups for Lovers

December 20, 2000
This book addresses the need for prenuptial agreements and how they are created. Attorney and former journalist Dubin draws on her years as a matrimonial lawyer to make the case that prenuptial contracts protect and empower women, encourage communication about money, and contribute to the overall health of a marriage. The author reviews the common misconceptions about prenups and uses true-to-life profiles of couples to illustrate how agreements can be drafted to cover a variety of personal situations. She includes as a sample her own prenuptial contract and a useful checklist of financial issues that should be addressed before the walk down the aisle. Charts provide information on the marital and cohabitation laws in each state as well as some amusing and interesting tidbits about the prenups of the rich and famous. Clear and entertaining, this book is a good starting place for those considering a prenuptial agreement. Recommended for most public libraries.--Joan Pedzich, Harris, Beach & Wilcox, Rochester, NY

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