With the whole world moving to online banking, shopping and everything in between, the new trend to have complex legal work done via a computer in the cloud, is one of the most dangerous things to do.

Ante nuptial agreements(ANC) have the potential to be very intricate and as it has an impact on the rest of your marriage and potential end thereof, it is not advisable to “click twice” and down load your free Ante nuptial agreement.

There are several benefits to having your ANC properly drafted.

1. An ANC serves to give clarity to the parties on their marital regime and what the consequences will be if the marriage should end.
2. A properly drafted ANC will protect your business, current and future
3. Can protect a specific asset that you have owned prior to the marriage
4. If either party is declared insolvent during the marriage, the “innocent party” is protected from the hungry creditors.
5. If can be drafted to fit your relationship requirements and goals
6. Will protect you from the debt of the other party
7. No consent is needed when buying or selling property property
8. Each spouse retains their own financial planning and goals

These are not discussions to be taken lightly and I want to urge you to sit down with a notary and have this discussion. Quicker is not always better – take your time and have it done right