07/17/2026
The Wall Street Journal recently featured an article about a growing trend in prenuptial agreements: "leaving the workforce" clauses.
These provisions are designed to protect a spouse who chooses to step away from their career to raise children or support the familyārecognizing that such decisions often entail significant financial sacrifices, including lost income, retirement savings, and future earning potential.
At Aloha Divorce, we've always believed that the best prenups aren't just about protecting assets. They're about creating clarity, fairness, and thoughtful conversations before marriage.
A prenup should reflect the life you're planning to build together, not just the assets you bring into it.
It's encouraging to see this shift toward viewing prenuptial agreements as tools for partnership rather than distrust.
What are your thoughts? Should couples discuss these possibilities before they get married?
Stay-at-home parents face a nightmare scenario in divorce. More are trying to avoid it.