When you’re planning a wedding, the last thing you want to think about is divorce. But in Episode 115 of Lawyer in Blue Jeans, Justin sits down with Cassandra Koenig, a seasoned family law attorney, to explain why a prenuptial agreement isn’t about doom and gloom—it’s about communication, clarity, and care.

So what is a prenup, really? Cassandra breaks it down simply: it’s a contract between two people before marriage that protects each person’s assets, debts, and expectations. It’s not just for millionaires or celebrities—it's for anyone who wants to enter a marriage with transparency and mutual understanding.

“People think a prenup means you’re planning for failure,” Cassandra says, “but it’s actually the opposite. It helps you avoid conflict by having these conversations upfront.”

The episode dives into how prenups can act like financial planning tools—addressing what happens if one partner brings in student loan debt, owns a business, or expects a family inheritance. It’s also about control: without a prenup, the state’s default divorce laws decide who gets what.

Justin and Cassandra also explore postnuptial agreements, which can be created after marriage. These provide a second opportunity to create clarity, especially if your financial situation changes or if you move to a different state—something Cassandra highly recommends updating your prenup for.

In a world where nearly half of marriages end in divorce, having a prenup doesn’t mean you love your partner any less—it means you love your future enough to plan for it. Whether you're about to tie the knot or already married and curious about postnups, the Lawyer in Blue Jeans Group can help you protect what matters most—without the legal jargon, feel free to contact lawyerinbluejeans.com today.

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