Before I marry

[Mr 5 0]

Originally Posted by PowerSlideGT

I was just thinking, actually iv been thinking about this for hm.... a year or so anyways, i have seen my cousin rebuild his life 3-4 times from divorce. seeing him loose his hot rods and every thing else every single time. So i have realize how to stop this... how to save my livly hood and my pride... PRENUBSUAL! whats mine is mine whats hers is hers..... mmmm good ideai do belive

I assume you mean that you and your intended bride will jointly sign a prenuptial agreement that states whatever each individual party brings to the marriage will remain their personal possession for the life of the marriage or until the possession is sold or otherwise disposed of. It usually states other divisions of property and either waives alimony (in the event of a divorce) or states a specific alimony financial agreement ahead of time. Things like that.

A prenuptial agreement is like an insurance policy and it does protect your financial assets, such as a car or a house currently in your name, before you take your wedding vows. I happen to think it is a bit cynical and basically says that you expect the marriage to fail - so you are planning for it. Some woman will simply refuse to start a marriage with that kind of negative expectation...and some want a 'pre-nup' before they will accept the engagement ring. It all depends on the people involved and their expectations and attitudes toward marriage.

Frankly, I think that if anyone is that wary about being financially 'taken' by a future wife, they are probably not truly ready for the long-term committment of marriage. However, if the woman you intend to marry is really O.K. with the idea, it can't hurt to have a prenuptial agreement in place.