In the wake of the recent Valentine's Day holiday, some may find it odd to consider the idea of a prenuptial agreement. In reality, it's not unrealistic to consider a prenuptial agreement. Georgia couples entering into marriage should consider a prenuptial agreement as a precautionary and practical measure. In the event that a marriage ends in divorce, it is never a bad thing to be prepared.

Signing a prenuptial agreement removes a lot of the stress traditionally associated with divorce proceedings. Finances are often a source of contention in a marriage, and they can certainly become a contested issue in divorce. For that reason, a prenuptial agreement is simply a practical measure.

One divorce professional remarked that "all marriages terminate, whether it is in divorce or death." A prenuptial agreement simply assures that your financial assets acquired during the course of a marriage go where they are supposed to, so a prenuptial agreement is in no way condemning a marriage before it begins.

Many people are now choosing to get married when they already have an established career and financial assets. With that said, should a divorce occur, asset division becomes a lot more complex. A prenuptial agreement is essentially a measure of insurance to protect your assets.

One of the greatest benefits of a prenuptial agreement is that it can allow for a fair division of assets. By consulting with divorce attorneys, a couple can make arrangements to divide up their assets in the event of a divorce. This way, a potential divorce will not result in a bitter contest to determine who will receive financial assets and take responsibility for the home mortgage and other financial obligations.

It seems as though the long-held societal taboo over prenuptial agreements may be disappearing. In fact, a recent poll showed that nearly one-third of respondents would consider asking their future spouse about signing a prenuptial agreement. Couples are beginning to understand that in addition to love and companionship, marriage is also about joining financial assets. In a way, signing a prenuptial agreement is just as much a promise to your spouse as saying, "I do."

Source: Reuters, "When Valentines and prenups go together," Kathleen Kingsbury, Feb. 15, 2012