Episode 185: Why Everyone Should Have a Pre-Marital Agreement with Monica Mazzei
Before we dive into this week\u2019s show, I wanted to share that my group coaching experience, Grit & Grace, is open! If you are ready to create profound shifts to own your worth, your strength, and your power - Grit & Grace is for you. To learn more about the program or to sign up for a consultation visit KateAnthony.com/Coaching.\nCertified Family Law Specialist Monica Mazzei joins me to talk about why everyone should have a pre-marital agreement -\xa0yes, a prenup!\xa0Monica is passionate about what she does and has made it her mission to educate others about everything family law\u2014including this topic.\xa0\nDuring our conversation, we discuss the benefits of having a pre-marital agreement, why prenups are not just for high-net-worth individuals, and what happens if a spouse tries to fight the prenup during a divorce. If you don\u2019t have assets or think you don\u2019t need a prenup, but think you might get married again in the future, this episode is a must-listen.\nShow Highlights\n\nThe family law system is outdated especially in the area of pre-marital agreements (6:53)\n\nConversations about pre-marital agreements offer transparency and may lead to greater intimacy (10:00)\n\nMonica explains what information and details go into a prenup - it should be a clear roadmap of what is going to happen if you get divorced (11:51)\n\nHow to start the conversation with a partner about creating a pre-marital agreement (22:08)\n\nCo-habitation and Nesting agreements: what are they and what should go into them (26:04)\n\nWhy a pre-martial agreement is the most impactful one you can have, where you choose your own rules and destiny as a couple if things don\u2019t work out (34:35)\n\nLearn more about Monica:Monica Mazzei is a Certified Family Law Specialist representing clients in the Bay Area, with a concentration in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, as well as Los Angeles. She represents high-net-worth clients throughout the divorce process and in mediation. Monica has been named a California Super Lawyer from 2015-2019 and has been recognized in the international Chambers High Net Worth 2017-2019 guide for Family/Matrimonial Law.\nMonica specializes in dissolution actions involving complicated valuation and financial matters, and complex community property and support issues, including international issues, and dissolutions involving hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and privately held businesses.\nMonica takes a modern approach to the practice of family law \u2013 addressing various needs of her clients related and unrelated to their family law case. Monica has relationships with top professionals in the Bay Area such as forensic accountants, mental health professionals, real estate agents, financial advisors, and business valuation experts.\xa0She also works closely with estate planning attorneys to come up with creative solutions for her clients and ensure their agreements reflect their current objectives.\nMonica is a frequent lecturer and speaker on family law matters and has been interviewed by Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg.\xa0\nResources & Links:\nInformation and links may also be found at:\xa0 https://kateanthony.com/podcast/why-everyone-should-have-a-pre-marital-agreement-with-monica-mazzei/\nGrit and Grace Group Coaching is Open - Join us! Monica\u2019s website Monica on LinkedIn\nTODAY\u2019S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: SOBERLINKProof. Protection. Peace of Mind. The Soberlink remote alcohol monitoring system consists of a portable breathalyzer with wireless technology for real-time results. With proven use as the leading choice in child custody cases since 2011, we are the only system that combines:\n\nCourt admissibility in all 50 states\n\nFacial recognition\n\nTamper detection\n\nEasy-to-read Advanced Reporting\u2122\n\nTrust the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology\u2122 to support the best interests of the child in your Family Law cases.\nJOIN THE SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO FACEBOOK GROUP\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices