You Need a Prenup if You...
-- Own a business
-- Have children from a previous marriage
-- Have a lot of assets
-- Are supporting your spouse through professional school
-- Have serious prospects of success
...But Make Sure Your Agreement Is Airtight
-- Both partners should be represented by their own lawyer
-- Both parties must sign willingly--and not at the last minute
-- Each spouse must divulge complete financial details of all assets
-- Videotape both parties signing the agreement
DATA: BUSINESS WEEK
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