Prenuptial agreements shield the business from becoming the spoils of divorce suits.
A messy divorce can expose your company to unbelievable discovery and even bankruptcy. Prenuptial agreements specify that shares and ownership rights be foregone by the new family member or the family-related spouse risks losing future ownership. Do not destroy your business over personal failings. Approached the right way, spouses usually understand the wisdom of an agreement. And if the marriage lasts, all parties will probably share in the business.