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Looking for name change advice or some tips for newlywed life? The MissNowMrs experts have created state-specific name change articles and checklists for you. We’ve chronicled our recommendations for how to travel while changing your name AND how to handle voting during the transition.

We’ve also compiled our best guidance for how to handle difficult sister in laws, holidays as newlyweds, the ever-annoying baby questions, and much more. Why? Because, while we are name change experts, we’re also newlywed wives, moms, and sisters.

We hope our name change advice articles help smooth your transition to your new name, and a whole new phase of life. Congratulations and best wishes from the entire MissNowMrs team!

Jun 02 2020

Prenups and Postnups

Prenups and Postnups

Curious about prenups and postnups? If you’re a bride-to-be or newlywed thinking the idea of a prenuptial agreement, you are not alone. The legal contracts once thought to be reserved for the rich and famous are becoming increasingly popular with millennials – and we mean seriously popular. As in, there was a 62% rise in prenuptial agreements created for millennials between 2013 and 2016 alone. The good news is that if you are recently married (and kudos for doing so just before or during this global pandemic), you didn’t miss the boat on your chance to reap the benefits of a financial agreement between spouses – in the form of a postnup!

While the pre- and post- prepositions define the type of contract between spouses (you cant sign a prenuptial agreement once you are married, or a postnuptial agreement until after you are married) a “postnup” is very similar in concept to the more common “prenup.” Confused yet? Don’t be. We’re here to guide you through the ins and outs of prenups and postnups, and why they might not just be for A-list celebs anymore.

Prenups & Postnups Defined

Both prenups and postnups are legal contracts that lay out which spouse is entitled to what “property” in the case of a divorce, by superseding state divorce law. Without one of these agreements, the division of your assets is left up to the laws of your state. A prenup or postnup helps to make it more likely that in the unfortunate event of a divorce, the division of assets and debt takes place on terms you and your spouse had already agreed to.

Generally speaking, prenuptial agreements are more widely enforced than postnuptial agreements, in large part because they have been around a lot longer. Many state courts will uphold postnuptial agreements as long as they are in writing, signed without coercion, and fulfill  disclosure requirements of both parties. Of course, nothing about prenups or postnups is foolproof, and the specific requirements for enforcement vary greatly from state to state.

Why You May Want a Prenup or Postnup

1. You Will Receive a Future Inheritance

A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement allows couples to dictate what happens to an inheritance that one of the parties may receive, in the event the marriage ends. How this division would occur absent a prenup or postnup is dependent on your state – for example, in community property states, all assets acquired during the marriage are generally split equally, and this can include an inheritance if it was comingled. In equitable division states, the inheritance could be subject to division, based on whether the marriage was only a few years long, or a long term marriage, as well as whether it was comingled, among a variety of factors that vary greatly from state to state. The point here? A prenup or postnup allows you and your spouse to decide for yourselves what should happen to that inheritance, rather than allow state law to decide for you.

2. You Are the Less Wealthy Spouse

Let’s say you’re entering the marriage with significantly fewer assets than your spouse. Guess what? A prenup or postnup can offer you great protective benefits. Depending on what you and your spouse decide to include in the contract, your prenup or postnup can ensure that future alimony is part of the deal, dictate a certain financial payout for each year of marriage to ensure future financial security, and even dictate the date that the agreement should terminate (called a sunset clause).

3. You Own a Business

A prenup or postnup allows a couple to categorize a business as “separate property.” Meaning that such property will remain the property of one spouse if a divorce is to occur in the future. This is crucial for a spouse that owns their own business, because valuing a business for purposes of divorce can be both incredibly expensive and time consuming. What a waste of resources! To balance things out, the business owning spouse may consider agreeing that the other spouse receive a larger share of the marital assets. There are always ways to make sure everybody wins.

4. Either You or Your Spouse Have Student Debt

Who doesn’t have student debt these days? On top of the other financial concerns when combining finances,  there are three cringe-worthy words that tend to amplify financial stress for many these days: student loan debt.  65% of graduates carry student loans debt at an average of about $35,000 in federal loans per person. That doesn’t even include private loans! As the cost of education has skyrocketed, student loans place a heavy financial burden on millennials that was unheard of in previous generations. So, why not do something now to mitigate all those “what if” money worries in the back of your mind?

Having a Prenup or Postnup Tends to Lead to Healthier Marriages

While prenups and postnups have long been stigmatized as, well, less-than-romantic, many engaged and newly married couples realize that they can lay the groundwork for a healthy and transparent relationship with finances throughout the marriage. It’s a fact that couples who talk about finances more regularly have healthier marriages. Simultaneously, and probably to no surprise, money serves as the leading cause of stress in marriages.

After all, a prenup or postnup isn’t just about finances. It’s about your relationship and open, honest communication. When crafted properly, these agreements can allow you and your partner to determine what you want in the case of a divorce. Instead of taking what relevant state law dictates. This increasing predisposition to such agreements isn’t happening because people don’t trust each other. But, rather because marriage is about partnership, and a partnership requires open communication about finances.

Until recently, prenups and postnups have been an underutilized, yet simple tool to set you and your partner up for financial and marital success. Are you are not yet married and interested in creating a prenuptial agreement? HelloPrenup is a service that allows users to create a prenup online in just a few hours, at a reasonable cost. If you are already married and interested in a formal financial agreement with your spouse, remember – it is never too late to begin the postnup process. After all, we can all benefit from little bit of financial security.

Written by Danielle Tate · Categorized: Newlywed Needs, Uncategorized

Jan 10 2011

Bridal Glow At Any Age

Bridal Glow

Looking to achieve a bridal glow? Did you know the age of the average bride getting married in 2011 is 25.8, up from age 20 in the 1960s*? While that may be the current statistic, the majority of my friends were closer to thirty when they tied the knot.

Does this mean the era of the young blushing bride is over? Probably not, but it does mean that there should be a more modern vision of the bride as mature and independent!

Regardless of age, all brides want to beautiful on their wedding day. This can cause slightly older brides to pay more for beauty products and procedures. While we think cosmetic surgery and botox are a bit much for any bride, splurging on a facial or skin care regimen is usually a great idea!

Want that amazing bridal glow…but it’s not in your budget?? Don’t worry! Our January newlywed blog contest is perfect for you! Envy Medical has teamed up with MissNowMrs.com to offer one of our lucky newlywed blog readers the chance to score a Lumixyl Topical Facial Brightening system kit (valued at over $650)! Whether you’re trying to maintain your newlywed glow, or you’re planning to walk down the aisle, who wouldn’t want to kick off 2011 with a more fabulous face?!

Ready to get your bridal glow on with our January giveaway? Leave a comment on this, or any of our Newlywed Posts on Mondays this month and you’ll be automatically entered to win. Tell us all about why you should win this prize and what trouble spots it would help you eliminate. The randomly selected contest winner will be announced on January 31st!! If we don’t hear back from the winner within 2 weeks, we will randomly select a new winner to make sure someone ends up with this great goodie!

**If you tweet this giveaway by clicking the green retweet button below and then leave us a comment with your Twitter handle, you’ll receive an additional contest entry!**

*Statistics Source: healthymarriageinfo.org

Written by Danielle Tate · Categorized: Uncategorized · Tagged: Beauty, Giveaway, Wedding

Nov 22 2010

Last Week to Win Our Newlywed Art.com Giveaway!

Are you ready for an Art.com giveaway?! What makes a truly great picture?  Some may argue that there needs to be a specific resolution, great lighting and depth of field for a good photo.  I beg to differ on this one!  Some of my very favorite photos are from my own wedding when the photographer’s lens fogged over due to the humidity.  The result was a series of dreamy images of two newlyweds leaving the church and driving off down the road.  I believe that a great picture needs to provoke a strong emotion in the viewer. 

If your favorite photo shows you and your beloved on the beach, but you elbow is cut off….who cares?  Frame that picture and remember all of the fun of that exact moment in your newlywed life!

Do you have a favorite newlywed photo that you’re dying to frame?  Great news: Art.com is giving one of our newlywed blog readers the chance win an 18×24 printed canvas image (or 25×31 framed image) valued at $150 to hang in their home! Talk about an inspiring giveaway!

The Photos to Art feature on Art.com will allow our winner to upload an image of her choice (be it wedding, honeymoon or even a favorite family photo) and translate it onto high-quality photographic paper or artist-grade stretched canvas. The result? A high-quality, large-scale, beautifully-finished and ready-to-hang wall art.

Ready to win our awesome November art giveaway? This is the last full week to leave a comment on this, or any of our Newlywed Art Posts on Mondays this month and you’ll be automatically entered to win. Tell us all about the photos from your wedding and honeymoon. We’d love to know what image you’d want to have printed and where you plan to hang it.

The randomly selected contest winner will be announced on November 30th!! If we don’t hear back from the winner within 2 weeks, we will randomly select a new winner to make sure someone ends up with this great goodie!

**If you tweet this giveaway by clicking the green retweet button below, you’ll receive an additional Art.com giveaway contest entry!**

Written by bluebird0411 · Categorized: Uncategorized · Tagged: Art.com, Giveaway, Newlywed, Wedding

Nov 19 2010

Ode to Thanksgiving Pie

Thanksgiving Pie

Who doesn’t look forward to Thanksgiving pie?! Thanksgiving is almost upon us and that means getting together with family and celebrating all of the things you are thankful for with a ton of food.  Whether it’s pumpkin, chocolate meringue, apple or berry; a fabulous slice of pie is the best way to top off a great meal.  As the newlywed addition to your spouse’s family, what better thing to bring to the meal, but a homemade pie?

Here a few recipes to help you make a great impression (and pie) this Thanksgiving as well as show off your personality.

For the Traditionalist:  If you love a classic Thanksgiving meal then make a classic dessert to match it.  Here are a few great recipes for pumpkin pie, apple pie  and berry cobbler.  Your new family is certainly in for a treat!

For the Foodie:  Are you the gracious gourmet?  Flaunt your skills and great taste with a Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Tart  or, if the oven is in over-drive, why not make a delectable frozen treat?  You’ll have more than a few family fans after making a Cold Lemon Souffle for dessert.
For the Frazzled: Want to bring something to add to dinner, but are short on time?  Here are two great ideas that take an hour or less: whip up a Sweet Potato Pie or try this Pecan Caramel Tart Recipe.  These recipes may be short on prep time but they sure aren’t lacking in flavor or presentation.  No one needs to know that you made them in a matter of minutes!

For the Innovator: Are you the edgy interesting person that loves a new flavor combination?  Show off your taste for adventure with Pumpkin Candy Cups that are not quite pie and not quite candy…but all together scrumptious.  You could also make a Banana Rum Cream Pie that will have your in-laws drooling!

Do you have a signature pie recipe that you plan to make this Thanksgiving?  Please share it with us!
 

Written by Danielle Tate · Categorized: Uncategorized · Tagged: Newlywed, Pie, Recipes, Thanksgiving

May 27 2010

The Newlywed Golden Rule: Do Unto Others After the Big “I Do”

Newlywed Golden Rule

Are you practicing the newlywed golden rule? If you’ve arrived home from your fabulous honeymoon, unpacked, and started to really feel comfortable in your status as a Mrs. What do you do now? Channel all the energy you used to spend on wedding planning into treating those who worked hard to make your Big Day the best!

Throw a brunch for your bridesmaids. These girls bent over backwards to help you and possibly broke the bank on their dresses, shoes and accessories for your wedding. You’ll be able to show them how thankful you are for all of their help  and as a bonus you’ll get to use some of the new serving ware from your registry.

Did your Great Aunt Louise fly across the country to watch you walk down the aisle? What about all the cousins who used vacation days to attend your event? A cute way to show your appreciation is to include a wedding or honeymoon photo in your thank-you notes. You know that it will be proudly displayed on mantels, desks and refrigerators across the country.  Also, doting relatives on both sides of the family will discuss how thoughtful you are.

Was your wedding cake outstanding? Did your florist blow your mind and not your budget? Follow the newlywed golden rule! Make the time to review your wedding vendors online. It is incredibly beneficial to their businesses. And, you can feel good knowing you may steer future brides in the right direction. Places for wedding vendor reviews include: WeddingWire.com, ProjectWedding.com, and OneWed.com.

Written by Danielle Tate · Categorized: Newlywed Needs, Uncategorized · Tagged: Bridesmaids, Newlywed, Thank You Notes, Wedding Vendors

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