How Prenuptial Agreements Protect People Marrying on the Big Island

Planning a marriage with clarity and transparency -- a prenuptial agreement protects both parties and strengthens the foundation of your relationship.

Marriage is one of the most important financial and personal decisions a person can make. A carefully prepared prenuptial agreement can help couples enter marriage with greater clarity, transparency, and peace of mind. At Doi/Luke, Islandlawyers, we assist clients throughout the Big Island with prenuptial agreements designed to protect property, family interests, businesses, and future […]

Alimony Options in Prenuptial Agreements

Wedding rings pictured over a prenuptial agreement

ALIMONY OPTIONS IN PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS Prenuptial agreements in the past commonly contained alimony waiver provisions, specifying that if the marriage ended in divorce there would be no alimony claims from either side. More recently however, we have explored creative alimony options in prenuptial agreements, giving couples more choices on potential spousal support in the event […]

Why Marrying Couples Need Prenuptial Agreements

In Hawaii premarital agreements are something many couples should consider

WHY MARRYING COUPLES NEED PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS People often have the mistaken idea that prenups are only for the wealthy, but that is not true. Large numbers of brides-to-be and grooms-to-be want the certainty that they can get from a prenuptial agreement or “prenup,” and they come from all different financial circumstances. There are many, many […]