There seems to be a lot of stigma surrounding prenuptial agreements, or “prenups.” Of course, mentioning the topic of divorce prior to marriage can seem counterintuitive and people can be defensive about mingling wedding prep with what can be seen as divorce prep. Prenuptial agreements, however, need not be so divisive....

A prenuptial agreement, commonly referred to as a “prenup,” is a contract put in place by a couple intending to marry. There are many things that can be accomplished by a prenup, including determining how the couple will divide marital property should the marriage end in divorce. Prenups can also hold...