Divorce Conversations For Women

Prenups aren’t romantic, but they are powerful. In this episode, NY matrimonial attorney Evan Schein explains what a prenup can and cannot do, why early conversations matter, and how precise drafting prevents costly fights later. We talk disclosure, fairness, and how to keep agreements current as life changes. What you’ll learn What a prenup is, and isn’t: A financial agreement signed before marriage that can cover assets, debt, and spousal support. In New York, it cannot set child support, kid expenses, custody, or parenting terms. Disclosure that holds up: Why both partners should list assets, accounts, businesses, and premarital property with as much detail as possible. Separate vs. marital property: How to define each, and why you must specify how income from a separate business is treated during marriage. Fairness and enforceability: Factors courts look at later, including independent counsel, full disclosure, and whether terms were unconscionable then or now. Avoiding the “muddy middle”: Clear drafting