Before getting married, one of the topics you’ll want to discuss with your significant other is money, says Parima Pandkhou, divorce attorney at Wasser, Cooperman & Mandles.
It’s important to talk about debt, income, budgeting, life goals — anything to do with your finances. “These are all very uncomfortable and heavy issues,” she says, “but once you talk about it and get it out of the way, it really dispels a lot of fear and insecurity that might come up.”
Down the line, if your marriage is rocky, and you don’t already have a prenup in place, there are ways to protect your money should you ultimately decide to get a divorce.
Here’s what Pandkhou and divorce and family law attorney Padideh Jafari recommend.
While you’re married, make sure you know all the details of your mutual accounts.
