The New Prenup: What Today's Couples Are Really Negotiating

Prenuptial agreements have evolved far beyond protecting individual assets before marriage. Today's couples are negotiating complex financial arrangements involving businesses, professional practices, inheritances, digital assets, and evolving expectations around wealth and relationships. For family law practitioners, understanding these changing dynamics is essential to providing practical, strategic advice and drafting agreements that stand the test of time.

This practical course explores the modern prenuptial agreement, examining current negotiation trends, enforceability requirements, financial disclosure obligations, and emerging issues affecting today's couples. Participants will gain practical guidance on advising clients through sensitive discussions while developing agreements that effectively manage risk and support long-term certainty.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The evolving role of modern prenuptial agreements
• Common misconceptions and legal considerations
• Financial disclosure and enforceability requirements
• Protecting businesses, professional practices, and family wealth
• Addressing inheritances and future assets
• Social media, digital assets, and emerging property issues
• Managing sensitive client discussions and negotiations
• Practical drafting strategies for effective prenups