Getting Married? Here is why you want a Prenup.

California is a community property state, which means that if your tech startup idea takes off during the marriage, the business will be split (often 50:50) if you get a divorce. This includes any appreciation to any property (like RSU grants and condos) that you acquired prior to marriage. You can opt out, but only with an agreement.  

Gordon Family Law offers workshops at technology companies and individual client services for pre-marital agreement drafting, review, and negotiating agreements entered into prior to marriage.  If you are working in Silicon Valley, have equity in a company, or previously purchased assets, you should be thinking about a prenup.  If you are drafting a premarital agreement and have questions,  you can contact me at Amanda@gordonfamilylaw.com for more information.