Would you sign a prenuptial agreement?

Prenups aren’t just for celebrities anymore.

In fact, most attorneys now recommend prenuptial agreements for all married couples, because they help prevent surprises just in case your marriage ends in divorce.

As you probably know, a “prenup” is simply a contract that lists personal items that can’t be taken by your spouse in a divorce. But there are a few things you may not know about prenuptial agreements, according to attorney Bob Nachshin.

First: They have to be fair. A good example is if you own a business that’s almost worthless when you marry. Your spouse may agree to give that up in the prenup, but if that business turns into the next Google by the time you divorce, a judge may reconsider whether the agreement was “fair.”
Also: Prenups work better for OLDER couples. The thinking is that if you’re older, you’re more likely to have children from a previous marriage, or a business, that you need to protect.
Finally: When should you SIGN your prenup? Nachshin recommends signing it at least three months before your wedding, when it’s clear which property truly belongs to you. Otherwise, you’ll be so focused on dividing things up for your prenup, that you’ll miss out on the joy of getting married.
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Would you want a prenuptial or if your bf or gf offers a prenup would you sign it?

 

It really depends on what's in it. For instance... Maybe the person owns a house/land that has been in the family for a few generations and want to ensure that it stays in the family.

 

I agree about it depending on what's in it.

In this state, whatever you had before the marriage continues to be yours after a divorce. Anything acquired within the marriage is split. So, prenups sortof seem useless...especially since so many of them get thrown out.

Of course attorneys recommend them....they bring them more work.

 

When I was younger, probably not.
Now?? Yeah. Just to keep everyone's money straight if things get ugly.

I've always said I'd be a fool for love ONCE. I've passed that point.

Trust, love.....but verify.lol

 

This reminds me of the Seinfeld episode when George asks his fiance to sign a prenup.

 

I actually have a way to avoid prenups and divorce all together.

 

Don't have a problem signing a prenuptial agreement I do understand why someone who has a lot of money possessions etc. would be concerned

It's a good test to find out if they're just marrying for money

I can't say that I'm mad at the concept.

Having said that I probably would feel some type of way if my fiancé asked me to sign a prenup because I feel like what's my name is yours & what's yours mine in any serious relationship heading towards marriage but that's just me

 

Well if she makes more than me, I'll sign it. Its not like I would need alimony. Unless she sacrificed her career for a family business or the kids, I wouldn't want to pay her alimony either.

 

When I was younger, I was rabidly against them because I always looked at them as a recipe for the marriage to fail. Like, I know we aren't going to make it, so please sign this so I can cover my butt.

Now that I'm older and wiser, I have a very different view of them.

I would have no problem signing one now, as long as it's fair for both.

 

I remember hearing about pre-nuptial agreements in 1984. These legal contracts were oftentimes viewed as a hurdle in the relationship. It seemed like a defense for rich to maintain their status before and after. Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones had to sign a pre-nup at the request of actor Michael Douglas. It shocked her and she was saddened a little. But she signed and the two got married.

 

Same here. Let's be honest , we let "romance" blind us from reality.

 

Why do they get thrown out?

 

What's your secret, not get married?

 

Considering the way US laws are structured and the extreme bias family/divorce court has against fathers/husbands; it doesn't make any sense (for most men) to get married.

 

I cosign

 

Marriage is a legal document. An agreement between two people.

This is where one has to choose carefully as well as wisely.