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Iraq Postpones Vote on Bill Including Death Penalty For Same-Sex Acts

Posted On: April 29, 2024

It is unbelievable to think, but Iraq has a bill proposed (that was intended to be voted on April 15, but it has been delayed), which includes provisions that would include the death penalty or life imprisonment for same-sex relations.

Unfortunately, criminal statutes regarding same-sex individuals and couples has existed in various countries, including our own.  Hopefully more countries will decriminalize same-sex couple’s activities and/or individuals as well as removing these kinds of criminal statutes from their penal codes.

Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Timour Azhari and Ahmed Rasheed, Reuters(dot)com
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Billionaire Oil Heiress Ivy Getty Divorcing Husband Tobias Engel After Four Years

Posted On: April 23, 2024

The billionaire heiress, Ivy Getty, the great-granddaughter of oil tycoon, J Paul Getty, has filed for divorce after 4 years, from her husband Tobias Engel. 

However, being a member of the Getty billionaire family, a Prenuptial Agreement was in place prior to the nuptials, protecting her famed family’s massive wealth.  You don’t have to be a member of a billionaire family to have a Prenup. We can all take lessons from the rich and famous, who protect their wealth and their assets by having a Prenuptial Agreement prior to marriage.  This is something that is extremely important for couples before marriage, no matter what their current assets are, because it not only protects assets that they may have now, but also assets that they wish to keep in the future.  It also can make the dissolution of a marriage go that much smoother because the couple has contemplated an outline in a contractual agreement that determines what happens to assets that become acquired during the marriage.

If you have questions about the benefits of Prenups or how to avoid a messy divorce, please feel free to contact Concetta G. Spirio, Esq. at Spirio Law and catch my blog article from last week on the “Five Benefits of a Prenuptial Agreement”.

Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Mara Siegler, pagesix(dot)com
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Top Five Reasons Why You Should Consider a Prenuptial Agreement

Posted On: April 19, 2024

What is a Prenuptial Agreement and why is it so important?

Prenups as they are often referred to are legal contracts between a couple, prior to getting married to establish the financial and property rights of each spouse in the event of a divorce or death. 

Although prenups sometimes have been associated with negative connotations or viewed as unromantic, they can actually provide numerous benefits for couples entering into marriage. 

Here are the top five reasons why everyone should consider a Prenuptial Agreement prior to marriage. 

1. Protection of Assets: One of the primary reasons couples choose to create Prenuptial Agreement, is to protect their individual assets.  This is particularly relevant for individuals who enter marriage with significant wealth, property or investments.  However, a prenup is for the everyone person regardless of your wealth and assets.

A prenup can outline assets to be segregated as separate property going into the marriage and for these assets to remain separate property.  It can also specify what happens with new assets and/or income and how they will be classified and treated after the marriage and in the event of a divorce.

2. Clarity and transparency: Prenuptial Agreements promote open communication between partners about their financial situations, debts and expectations for the future.  It creates a great conversation for a couple that is about to get married and actually gives insights to know one another better and how each person feels about and treats money, assets and wealth.  This sometimes gives great insights to the person you are marrying, and it can help those that are madly in love, from being blinded by that love. 

By discussing, planning and outlining this agreement before the marriage, the couple can also clarify any misunderstanding and ensure that they are on the same page regarding financial matters.  This transparency can strengthen trust in their relationship, reducing the likelihood of conflicts relating to money during the marriage.

3. Business Protection:  For entrepreneurs, business owners or individuals with professional practices, a Prenuptial Agreement can safeguard their business interests.  Without a prenup a spouse may have a claim to a portion of the business value in the event of a divorce.  However, a well drafted prenup can specify that the business on other separate property of the person coming into the marriage, can remain separate property.  It can also protect against a future interest in a creation or business that is yet to be formed. 

4. Debt Management:  In addition to protecting assets, Prenuptial Agreements can address how debts will be managed, during and after the marriage.  Also, if someone is coming into a marriage with debt it can be addressed and\provide protection for the non-debtor spouse.  By clearly defining each spouses responsibility for preexisting debts and outlining how new debts acquired during the marriage will be handled, couples can avoid disputes and ensure fair financial arrangements, especially in the case of separation or divorce.

5. Estate Planning: Prenups can also serve as a valuable tool for estate planning purposes.  By establishing provisions for inheritance, property distribution and spousal support in the event of death, couples can protect their respective interest and provide for their children and/or other beneficiaries.  This can be particularly important for individuals entertaining marriage with children from a previous relationship or significant assets they wish to preserve for future generations. 

In conclusion, while discussing a Prenuptial Agreement may not be the most romantic aspect of wedding planning, it can offer significant advantages and peace of mind for couples entering marriage.  Often, it encourages conversations that are important to the sustainability of this relationship going forward.  Giving each party a better understanding and knowledge of the other person. 

By addressing the financial matters up front and establishing clear expectations, prenups can strengthen trust, protect assets and provide a framework for navigating potential challenges in the future.

It is extremely important that you find the right attorney that is qualified and specializes in family law and divorce to ensure that the Prenuptial Agreement meets not only legal requirements but adequately addresses the needs of each of the parties, their expectations as well as their plans for the future.  It is Important to Plan ahead and consult with an attorney well in advanced of the planed nuptials.

Blog article courtesy of Concetta G. Spirio, Esq.

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Supreme Court Allows Idaho's Gender Affirming Care Ban

Posted On: April 18, 2024

The Supreme Court’s recent decision will allow Idaho’s Gender Affirming Care Ban to go into effect.

This is a striking blow for the rights of transgender individuals and their families. 

This ban would punish medical professionals who provide care to trans minors (regardless of the fact that their parents and healthcare providers have determined this path of health care to be medically necessary), with felony convictions, up to $5,000.00 in fines and up to 10 years in prison.

This is just another example of the extreme right Republican ideology seeking to control people, their health care choices and the choices they make for themselves and for their families. 

Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Daniel Villarreal, lgbtqnation(dot)com
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10 Tiny Ways You Make Your Marriage Way Harder Than It Needs To Be

Posted On: April 15, 2024

So often there are simple ways to improve relationships.  This article explores several of the tiny ways that you may not realize are making your marriage harder

Two of the items that I think are crucial are whether you forgive and forget a transgression and let it go and not constantly bringing it up which just re-opens the wound.

Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Susannah B. Lewis, yourtango(dot)com
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Concetta Spirio.  A Compassionate Collaborative Divorce Attorney, Mediator & Peacemaker Providing The Highest Level of Legal Representation For Over 35 Years.

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3 Effective Ways To Discuss Divorce With Your Spouse

Posted On: April 09, 2024

This article talks about the difficulty in approaching the topic of divorce with your spouse.  What I love about this article is that it points out, that all relationships, over time, develop an intricate dance.  Sometimes stepping back and recognizing the dance, which may occur unconsciously with you and your spouse is a good thing.

Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Mr. Digital Fingers, rollingout(dot)com
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Concetta Spirio.  A Compassionate Collaborative Divorce Attorney, Mediator & Peacemaker Providing The Highest Level of Legal Representation For Over 35 Years.

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Legendary Couples Therapists John and Julie Gottman Say This Common Communication Advice Is Dead Wrong

Posted On: April 02, 2024

This article has hopeful suggestions on communication, especially avoiding the blame game.  Instead, express yourself, “when you do “X” I feel “Y”. However, this article feels that this method is outdated and no longer useful.  A better way to start a tough conversation is to start to talk about yourself, what you feel, expressing a positive need and above all, sticking to a situation rather than describing your partner and blaming the relationship problem on some trait of your partner. 

Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Jessica Stillman, inc(dot)com
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Concetta Spirio.  A Compassionate Collaborative Divorce Attorney, Mediator & Peacemaker Providing The Highest Level of Legal Representation For Over 35 Years.

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