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The Truth About Infidelity Clauses in Prenuptial Agreements
"Make sure your prenup includes an infidelity clause."
At first glance, it sounds like a smart idea. If your spouse cheats, there should be consequences.
From a family law perspective, these provisions are often less practical than they appear. Instead of preventing conflict, infidelity clauses can create new disputes and increase the likelihood of litigation.
If the goal of a prenuptial agreement is certainty and predictability, an infidelity clause may not be the safeguard many people believe it to be.
Find out why we discourage infidelity clauses, the practical challenges involved in proving a violation, and how these provisions can create the very litigation a prenuptial agreement is supposed to avoid.
A Different Approach to Divorce: Why Couples Are Prioritizing Privacy, Preservation, and Control
Most people assume divorce must be a battle. Yet many couples are choosing a different path. After years spent building careers, businesses, families, and financial security, they are focused less on winning and more on protecting what matters most: privacy, family relationships, financial stability, and control over their future. In this blog post, we explore why more couples are approaching divorce with a long-term perspective and what that means for the process.