Prenuptial agreements, once seen as something only the wealthy needed, are becoming more common among couples. A recent poll showed that the percentage of couples with prenups has risen from 3% in 2010 to 15% in 2022.
A prenup allows couples to separate their debt from the debts of their spouse. Kevin Mazur via Getty Images A prenuptial agreement can seem like something only high-profile people like Jeff Bezos – with his US$138 billion fortune to protect – actually need. But prenups – contracts entered into before marriage that detail how assets will be divided in the case of divorce – can be a good idea for anyone going into a marriage, according to lawyers and marriage counselors. They have been in regular