Prenuptial Agreements

B2 – Upper Intermediate

A prenuptial agreement, also commonly called a “prenup”, is a legal contract signed before marriage that explains how assets and debts will be divided if the couple divorces. It helps protect financial interests, prevent disputes, and promote clear communication between partners. Many people view it as a practical tool for financial planning and security.

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Vocabulary Questions:

  1. What does “to set forth” mean?“It sets forth the rights of each party to the property of the other in the event of divorce or death.”  Use this idiom in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
  2. What does “alimony” mean? “It can also impact support rights and obligations such as alimony upon divorce.” Use this term in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
  3. What does “enforceable” mean? “It is more likely that a court will consider a prenuptial agreement enforceable if each party is represented by counsel.” Use this word in a sentence. Give a similar expression.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of prenuptial agreements in the event of a divorce?
  2. Should prenuptial agreements be encouraged for all couples or only for those with significant assets?
  3. Does discussing a prenuptial agreement before marriage imply a lack of commitment to the relationship? Share your thoughts.
  4. “Prenuptial agreements protect individuals and reduce conflict during divorce.” Do you agree or disagree?
  5. How do cultural and societal views influence people’s opinions about prenuptial agreements?

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2 replies on “Prenuptial Agreements”

Vocabulary Questions:
1. “to set forth” means explain something clearly in a formal document.
2. “alimony” is money that one ex-partner may have to pay to the other after a divorce.
3. “enforceable” means legally valid and able to by applied by a court.

Discussion Questions:
1. The advantage of prenuptial agreements is protect personal assets and reduce stress during a difficult moments.
The disadvantage is that some people may feel uncomfortable and it can seem unromantic.

2. I think that prenuptial agreements are usefull for every couple because it is a way to be organised and honest about money before marriage.

3. I think that have this type of discussion doesn´t mean a lack of commitment because by discussing a prenup, a couple may show maturity, honesty, and commitment.

4. I agree.

5. In some societies, prenups are seen as practical and responsible. In others, they are seen as negative because people think marriage should be based only on love and trust.

Your ideas are clear, organized, and easy to understand.

Take a look at some corrections in the following sentences and also use transition words to show contrast and connect the ideas better:

The advantage of prenuptial agreements is protect personal assets and reduce stress during a difficult moments.
The disadvantage is that some people may feel uncomfortable and it can seem unromantic.

An advantage of prenuptial agreements is that it can protect an individual’s personal assets and reduce stress their during a difficult moments within the marriage. On the other hand, a disadvantage is that some people may feel uncomfortable and it can seem unromantic.

Keep developing this valuable skill.

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