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Pre-Nuptial Agreements And Divorce |
By:
Sue Taylor |
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There are definite advantages in having a pre-nuptial agreement
in place, particularly if one of the partners is already very
wealthy and has earned that money without the help of their
fiancée. It can also be protection if one of the partners comes
from a wealthy family and divorce could harm the family fortune.
If you are totally honest from the start, have planned ahead and
are able to convey that the one you love will be provided with a
comfortable lifestyle, the issue of a pre-nuptial agreement
should not come as a shock
Although a pre-nuptial agreement is definitely a sensible option
in some circumstances, it is worth considering the emotional
cost. Imagine from your partner's point of view, you are in love
and without warning your partner asks you to sign a contract
stating what you will or won't get out of the marriage in the
case of divorce. In many cases, there will be feelings of hurt,
betrayal and perhaps a sense of being unworthy. If you have been
honest from the beginning, there should not be this sense of
shock and hurt.
Is this a good way to start a successful marriage? Well possibly
not. However the fact remains that it can be important, for many
reasons, for the wealthy partner to protect their assets. There
is also the unfortunate reality that there are a lot of gold
diggers out there and harsh as it may sound, a pre-nuptial
agreement can be a good way of determining whether your partner
wants to marry you or your wealth.
The issue is how to bring up the idea of a pre-nuptial agreement
without harming your relationship. You will need to explain that
either you or your family, have been very successful in the past
and that those assets need to be protected. At the same time it
is important to point out that anything that is made or acquired
from the date of the marriage whilst you are a couple will be
shared. It may be prudent to encourage your future spouse to
have their own pre-nuptial drawn up in the spirit of being fair
and equitable.
The downside of pre-nuptials is that they bring up the
possibility of divorce before you are even married. This can put
doubt in the mind and a feeling of perhaps bringing misfortune
on the impending marriage. At a time when romance and excitement
ought to be the order of the day, it can be a real dampener.
However you decide to handle it, it is worth remembering that
pre-nuptial agreements are a sensitive issue. What makes good
financial sense to you may be seen as a slap in the face by your
prospective marriage partner. If things are communicated well
right from the start, everything will proceed smoothly in the
lead up to the marriage and hopefully beyond.
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