The most thrilling thing a couple can hope for is to get married, but along the way, divorce is inevitable. Prenuptial agreements are contracts that certain well-known individuals are said to be getting into to safeguard their assets in the event of a divorce.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “treasured time” mean? “During this treasured time neither party wants to think of the possibility of the marriage failing.”
Use this idiom in a sentence. Give a similar expression. - What does “sets forth” mean?“It sets forth the rights of each party to the property pf the other in the vent of divorce or death.” Use this expression in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
- What does “limited liability” mean? “A prenuptial agreement can also limit liability and protect one partner from other partner’s potential creditors.” Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you understand about prenuptial agreements?
- Will you consider a prenuptial agreement before entering into marriage?
- Why do you think a lot of couples avoid talking about this agreement?
- Are prenuptial agreements beneficial to couples? Explain your response.