In this episode of Actual* Experts, Caitlin and Lundie sit down with Alexa Turner - Toronto-based Family Lawyer, Collaborative Practitioner, and Accredited Family Mediator - to unpack one of the most misunderstood (and anxiety-inducing) parts of modern marriages: the prenup. From what prenups actually are, who actually needs one, to how to navigate the emotional, financial, and legal realities behind them, Alexa explains how couples can approach “marriage contracts” with clarity and compassion. 00:30 – Intro & Actual Stats17:00 – WTF is a mediator? And why Alexa practices ‘collaborative’ law24:00 – WTF is a prenup? What it covers, and what it doesn’t31:00 – How to navigate family pressure to sign39:00 – Should every couple get a prenup? Who really needs one, and who doesn’t45:00 – Do prenups actually make couples feel more secure?49:00 – What to ask before hiring a lawyer (and red flags to watch for)52:30 – How much does it cost, and how long does it take?01:01:00 – DebriefFind Alexa at www.resolvedr.com/ or your own Collaborative Practitioner at www.collaborativepractice.com/.
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