It's "current year" should prenups be a big issue still?

[Crissi]

That's what they all say.

It''s when you're swept off your feet that you're really put to the test.

True, and some may not have the backbone. I know for myself, however, that I want to protect my future and my family so pre nup is mandatory, regardless of what the guy thinks.

[Mistame]

Ah true. Nvm. Thought you only had to live with them for like, a decade.

It varies by state, but mostly it's a mutually agreed thing. They certainly can't take half your shit if you split up.

and you never know. I could! Tiny fury best fury! Who needs tallness and strength when one can get guns and top tier lawyers?

You understand that your statement doesn't change anything, right? You're just shifting the threat to guns and lawyers. Still not scared, though. But the frisky is... interesting.

[Vanyali]

inb4 Crissi is actually Trumps secret daughter.

... holy shit guys

[THE Bigzoman]

... holy shit guys

*Packs things and buys Texas ticket*

*Buys suave hair jel and suit*.

I'll be back in a couple of weeks guys.

[Theodarzna]

A divorce judge will first look at whether the prenuptial agreement is unfair as compared to what the court would do without the agreement. For example, has one of the spouses given up property or alimony rights that would have been available during a divorce without the existence of a prenuptial agreement? If there is a significant difference in what the court would do with and without the existence of the agreement, then the court can determine that the agreement is unfair.

Source

Prenups are basically worthless agreements, nothing can save you.

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Yeah. Mind. BLOWN.

Guns? High-priced lawyers? PROTECTING THE FAMILY NAME??

Trumpdaughterconfirmed.

.... All that I have know is a lie.

[apepi]

inb4 Crissi is actually Trumps secret daughter.

Wait so if I marry her I get rich then? ;P

[apepi]

No she will make you sign a prenup to protect the Trump name. Didn't you read what she said?

Well as long as I am married to her Im still rich. Prenups generally only are held to protect the money/items you have after you get divorced, not really during.

[Powerogue]

It's like writing your will. You don't want to plan for that, but you really should.

[Crissi]

Well fuck. Secret is out. Sorry Daddy!

[shadowmouse]

You don't want to plan for that, but you really should.

Not really. A prenup in a bitter divorce is almost sure to become a target, and if the divorce is amicable the two parties can work things out between them. Making a prenup a target just runs up your legal bills and may weaken your case in other ways. For example, your spouse is in a position to say that you protected everything with the prenup, so she needs additional protection on the marital assets and such.

My advice would be to get a good divorce attorney, that's where the fight will be if it happens. If you want to try to protect yourself through an agreement, sit down with a lawyer or two a year after you're married and work out something. That way you may at least defuse accusations of unequal bargaining position, failure to disclose, and rushing into something while in a highly emotional state. If you actually have significant assets at stake, I'd say a lawyer for each and a financial adviser. Setting up a trust might be a useful step.

[Mistame]

Prenups are basically worthless agreements, nothing can save you.

Yeah, that's pretty fucked up. Luckily I won't be revisiting the altar again in this life.

[Jtbrig7390]

Because to a lot of people asking for a prenup is a sign that you don't trust them, which is pretty damn important in a marriage.

Its not a sign of distrust its being realistic.

The % chance of two people staying together forever is slim to none. So (as a Male) I don't see how asking for a prenup is a issue.

I love my GF to death and I want to be with her forever. But I am also a realis and I know things can happen to cause people to break up. The guy she was with before me they was together for 8 years. Me and her have broken up once but now have been together for over a year.

Things happen and no one can see the future.

Edit: To be clear I am not saying you believe its a sign of distrust. Was just using ur comment as my jumping off point for my opinion

[shadowmouse]

Its not a sign of distrust its being realistic.

It isn't really. It is more likely to paint a target on you and may make some things more difficult if you actually end up in divorce court. A properly drafted prenup, involving a qualified attorney from the beginning, is hardly useless; however, you're essentially trying to protect yourself from crazy or bad faith. You can't protect yourself from crazy, her goal is to hurt you whatever it takes. You can't protect yourself from bad faith, she will be taking steps to set up her case.

Don't screw around with advice from men's forums or threads here. Talk to an attorney, preferably a specialist. Investigate your options properly, be sure to ask about trusts as an option.

Disclaimer: Remember that bungee is retired. This is not intended as legal advice, it is advice to go see a practicing attorney and investigate your options properly.

[Torched]

If I had a lot of money or assets before I married, I would make her sign a prenup, I worked for those things and they are mine, if someone married into wealth they should not get half of the persons belongings when they get divorces.