Prenups Explained: Separate Property, Alimony, and Divorce Protection

In this episode of Irretrievable Breakdown: All Things Divorce, Matt Dolan and Nicole Bikakis of Dolan Divorce Lawyers, PLLC discuss prenuptial agreements in Connecticut and what couples should know before signing a prenup.A Connecticut prenuptial agreement can play an important role in divorce and family law planning. Matt and Nicole explain what a prenup can cover, including property division, premarital assets, inheritances, family business interests, debt, and alimony. They also discuss what a prenup generally cannot decide in advance, including child custody and child support, because those issues are based on the best interests of the child at the time of divorce or separation.This episode also covers who may benefit from a premarital agreement, including people entering a second marriage, individuals with children from a prior relationship, those with significant premarital property, family wealth, trusts, business interests, or major debt. Matt and Nicole also talk about the difference between a thoughtful prenup and a risky or one-sided agreement, including concerns around alimony waivers, financial imbalance, and agreements that keep everything separate during the marriage.Listeners will also learn about common enforceability issues under Connecticut family law, including full financial disclosure, voluntary agreement, independent legal counsel, timing before the wedding, and whether a prenup could be challenged as unconscionable.Whether you are considering marriage, protecting inherited assets, planning around a family business, or trying to understand how a prenup may affect divorce in Connecticut, this episode offers a practical conversation about what prenuptial agreements are designed to do — and what couples should be careful about before signing.Learn more about Dolan Divorce Lawyers, PLLC:Website: https://dolanfamilylaw.com/Contact: https://dolanfamilylaw.com/contact-us/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dolandivorcelawyerspllc7203Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolanfamilylaw/This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Listening does not create an attorney-client relationship.