Start your new era(s) with a prenup, which is a fundamental contract to address assets, rights, and obligations. On August 26, pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, both 35, announced their engagement in a joint statement posted to Instagram: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” they captioned photos of the proposal.
Taylor Swift is one of the most successful recording artists of all time, with an estimated net worth topping $1.6 billion, according to Forbes. She is an award-winning singer-songwriter, trailblazer, and once-in-a-generation icon.
As for Kelce, in addition to his NFL career, podcasting ventures, and acting gigs, he has endorsement deals with Nike, McDonald’s, and State Farm, to name a few.
Swift’s wealth is more than 18 times greater than Kelce’s. The net worth imbalance makes an extensive prenup particularly crucial in the case of Taylor and Travis. Without one, the laws of whichever state they marry or divorce in could govern what each walks away with, and that might not align with either party’s idea of what is fair or equitable.
Their prenup will likely become one of the most talked-about legal documents in celebrity history. Their prenup will probably focus on preserving privacy and protecting two of the most powerful brands in music and sports.
“In fairy tales you meet Prince Charming and he’s everything you ever wanted.”
— Taylor Swift
Blank Space: A prenuptial agreement is a legally binding document signed by couples before marriage that outlines how assets, debts, business interests, inheritances, and spousal support will be handled in the event of a separation or divorce. Prenups can provide certainty and stability while strengthening relationships by having both sides engage in important conversations up front. Design your prenup with precision as blank space leads to confusion, ambiguity, and miscommunication.
I Knew You Were Trouble: It is trouble not to sign a prenup. When one partner has more assets than the other, if debt protection is needed, if there is business ownership involved, or family inheritances are in play, prenups make a lot of sense.
Shake It Off: If you did not sign a prenup before marriage, a postnuptial agreement can give similar safeguards. For couples already married, a postnup serves the same purpose but is signed after the wedding. Postnups can address inheritances, business growth, or new debts.
You Belong With Me: For an enforceable prenuptial agreement, start the conversation months before the wedding. This allows time for negotiations, financial disclosures, and independent legal counsel to ensure both parties understand their rights and the contract’s implications. Prenups cannot address child custody or support arrangements, as courts maintain jurisdiction over children’s welfare. Sara Horowitz PA has extensive experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing prenups and postnups.
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are useful tools to help clear up communication over finances, businesses, real estate, and inheritances in a way that doesn’t threaten the trust needed for a successful marriage. Call 954-300-1602 or email sara@horowitzlawpa.com to schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your prenuptial or postnuptial agreement needs as well as any other Family Law matters.
