Westchester, NY family law attorney Andrea B. Friedman shares her advice for people considering a prenuptial agreement. She notes that prenuptial agreements can be a sensitive topic for couples and are sometimes perceived as taboo. However, she encourages viewing them as an important opportunity to discuss key matters essential to a partnership and marriage. In New York State, marriage is treated as an economic partnership, and a prenuptial agreement allows couples to define the financial outcomes in the event of a divorce, rather than relying on the default provisions established by state law. She often uses the analogy of insurance: just as one purchases homeowners or auto insurance without expecting to need it, a prenup serves as a precautionary measure to protect both parties, should the marriage ultimately not succeed.