The New York Prenup Series: Understand It Before You Sign
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A prenup is not a plan for divorce. It is a way to set clear financial rules while you are on the best of terms. This series answers, in plain language and under New York law, the questions couples ask most before they marry.
In This Series
| Part | Title | In One Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Why Sign a Prenup Before Marrying in New York — and What Should It Say? | What happens without one, what it covers, what it can’t decide, and signing details |
| Part 2 | Prenups for Same-Sex Couples in New York: What Needs Special Attention? | Property from years together before marriage, children, frozen embryos and parentage |
| Part 3 | Who Gets the Dog? Planning for Pets in a New York Prenup | New York’s “best interest of the animal” standard and what a prenup can say |
| Part 4 | Marrying a Foreign National: Will a Prenup Affect the Green Card? | Prenups, marriage-based green cards and the I-864 support obligation |
| Part 5 | How a Prenuptial Agreement Protects the Business You Already Own | How business owners protect their company and its growth in value |
Attorney’s perspective
Whether a prenup holds up often depends on details from the day it was signed, years earlier. When I draft one, I consider property, business interests, estate planning and immigration together, and I make sure a spouse whose first language is not English truly understands what they are signing.
For advice about your own situation, call +1 718-218-5805 or schedule a consultation. We meet clients in Flushing and Manhattan, in English or Chinese.
This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your situation, please contact us.
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