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An overwhelming 73% of divorce attorneys cited an increase in prenuptial agreements during the past five years in a recent poll of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyer (AAML) members. In addition, 52% have noted an increase in women initiating the requests, while 36% of those surveyed cited a rise in pensions and retirement benefits being included under prenuptial agreements.

"Prenuptial agreements are becoming more generally accepted as an effective way to protect assets. Interestingly, these requests are no longer just limited to a specific gender or age group," said Marlene Eskind Moses, president of the AAML. "In addition, as our society sees more people marry or remarry in their later years, there is an increasing emphasis on protecting pensions and retirement benefits if the marriage does not work out."

Overall, 73% of AAML members have cited an increase in number of prenuptial agreements during the past five years, while 27% stated no change. In addition, 52% of the respondents have noticed an increase in women requesting prenups during the past five years and 36% have seen pensions and retirement benefits being more frequently covered.

If you need assistance with your Family Law or Divorce matter, please call Ocala Divorce and Family Law attorney at the Law Office of Anne E. Raduns, PA to find out how we can help. We employ a client based approach, which means that we are selective in the cases we take so that we can be available to our clients. We spend time with you to thoroughly understand the facts of your case, so that we can provide you with a comprehensive and realistic legal evaluation. Our process begins with a half-hour low-cost consultation.

After publicly apologizing for his "transgressions," the golfing great reportedly offered to give his wife, Elin Nordegren, $5 million to keep her from from leaving and taking their children with her.

With new reports emerging almost hourly with sordid details of new women, Mrs. Woods was also revising a prenuptial agreement that would give her an additional $55 million just to stay with him two more years as reported by various news agencies.

"If Nordegren can hack being Mrs.Tiger Woods for at least seven years, she gets $80 million, a lawyer familiar with the couple's negotiations" told Daily Beast reporter Gerald Posner.

Prenuptial agreements often remove the litigation involving alimony and spousal support. Having a pre-nup is invaluable when there are assets belonging to each spouse that neither wants divided and distributed in the event of a divorce. Prenuptial agreements, also known as antenuptial agreements, may be a useful way to establish the rights and liabilities upon the termination of a marriage by death or dissolution.

There are circumstances in which prenuptial agreements are most vital, for instance, when the rights of children from a prior marriage are at issue or when there is a large disparity in the financial resources of parties. However, approaching the other person to discuss a Prenuptial agreement is also problematic. It says to the other person, "I don't trust you in case we get divorced." But having a Prenuptial agreement can be considered just a "good insurance" if the marriage does not work out the way the parties believed it would.

If you are thinking about getting married and want to discuss a Pre-Nuptial Agreement with an attorney, please visit our website or call the office to schedule your initial consultation. We employ a client based approach, which means that we are selective in the cases we take so that we can be available to our clients. We spend time with you to thoroughly understand the facts of your case, so that we can provide you with a comprehensive and realistic legal evaluation. Our process begins with a half-hour low-cost consultation. Call for your consultation today.