{"id":32662,"date":"2026-06-05T12:16:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=32662"},"modified":"2026-06-09T08:09:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T06:09:52","slug":"prenuptial-agreements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2026\/06\/prenuptial-agreements\/","title":{"rendered":"Prenuptial Agreements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>B2 &#8211; Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A prenuptial agreement, also commonly called a &#8220;prenup&#8221;, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the topic, watch the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Family Law: Prenuptial Agreements\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GV1wSZ6_QcI?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What does\u00a0<strong>\u201cto set forth\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>mean?\u201c<em>It <strong>sets forth<\/strong> the rights of each party to the property of the other in the event of divorce or death.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Use this idiom in a sentence. Give a similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does \u201c<strong>alimony<\/strong>\u201d mean?<em>\u00a0\u201cIt can also impact support rights and obligations such as <strong>alimony<\/strong> upon divorce.<\/em>&#8221;\u00a0Use this term in a sentence. Give a similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does\u00a0<strong>\u201cenforceable\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0mean?\u00a0<em>\u201cIt is more likely that a court will consider a prenuptial agreement <strong>enforceable<\/strong> if each party is represented by counsel.&#8221;\u00a0<\/em>Use this word in a sentence. Give a similar expression.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are the advantages and disadvantages of prenuptial agreements in the event of a divorce?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should prenuptial agreements be encouraged for all couples or only for those with significant assets?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does discussing a prenuptial agreement before marriage imply a lack of commitment to the relationship? 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