Advice to GOP: Don't Say "I Do" to Donald Trump Without a Prenup

Prenuptial agreements are common for couples preparing to tie the knot when one (or both) have something to protect in the event of a divorce. As a matrimonial lawyer in New York City, I have seen and drafted quite a few. To my knowledge, however, such agreements have never been used by a political party preparing to get hitched to its presidential nominee. But, of course, there has never been a "marriage" quite like the one the Republican Party is about to consummate.

The Republican Party is preparing to wed Donald Trump in a "ceremony" to be held in Cleveland on July 18. The Party appears to be quite apprehensive about entering into this union, which is understandable. Trump has had so many failed ventures, the Party has plenty to be concerned about. After all, each time Trump did quite well for himself, while leaving his former partners and others holding the bag.

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