Is a pre-nup a good idea?

Question

I'm wealthy right now, and I'm studying to be a doctor, so that's even more wealth, and my fiance isn't so wealthy, would a pre-nup be a good idea?

Answer 1

If u ever divorce u will leave the marriage with what u have now, and so will he. Only what is gained during the marriage will be divided among you too accoridingly. I encourage you to get a pre-nup, better safe than sorry. Who knows what the future holds.

Answer 2

This is how I see it, when you are with someone every thing should be out in the open, pre-nups are a well known topic. It is like all other taboo subjects (abortion, homo’s, the death penalty etc.) everyone has their own opinion and every circumstance is different.

I think in a marriage there will be bigger problems then a pre-nup so I would put it out their if that is what I wanted and see where my spouse stood. I mean you don’t know what the future holds ppl change a pre-nup is like insurance it is so that in case there is a fire you aren’t burnt to a crisp and left with nothing! If this person’s loves you and wants to be with you through it all , then you should be able to sit them down and tell them how you feel and why you feels this way with out judgment or complaint. I mean be for real let them know that it is an insurance policy not wish. Just because you get life insurance doesn’t mean you want the person to die, it just means you don’t want to be stuck with the death bill right!
High Hopes that it all works out pre-nup or no pre-nup!

Answer 3

Depending on what state you are in, the answer to this question is going to vary greatly. However, a pre-nup isn't going to protect any assets you acquire after the marriage, only what you enter into it with. When I married my wife, we where both dead broke. Within two years time, our personal net worth went well into the 7 figures. I have started and sold companies since I was 17 and never really knew how to manage my money becuase it came in such extremes. During divorce proceedings, I asked if having a pre-nup would have done any good and my attorney said that because the assets where acquired during, or as a product of our marriage, that she was still entitled to half of what was acquired.

I ended up giving her all our houses and about $200k. She called me a couple weeks ago becuase she was broke. Lol

Point to the story, know who you are marrying. Make sure you know what they are capable of in ugly situations. If they are the vengeful type, don't marry them, pre-nup or no.

Good luck doc! let me know when the divorce party ensues. Lol j/k ;)

Answer 4

Without a doubt. Any guy or girl who won't sign a pre-nup is merely a gold-digger. If they weren't before, once you mention a pre-nup the seed is planted.

Ever wonder why rich usually marry rich? Think about it in this context.

Let me ask you a question... Why in the world would you want to get married BEFORE you finish school and your residency? The first couple years of marriage should be fun. How much fun do you think you're gonna have when you are putting in 60+ hours per week in some hospital?

My advice is to wait at least till you are in your residency before considering that step. Even better if you can wait till you finish your specialty ed.

Answer 5

I think pre-nup is a great idea. it just depends on the circumstances and restrictions that are put in the pre-nup. ( i am a female and my fiance is the bread winner and i have no problem signing a pre-nup as long as niether of us get jipped if things went down hill.)

Answer 6

If your that worried then prior to Marriage set up a fund that he cant touch even after divorce (if that should happen). But I wouldnt go the pre-nup route. If you said yes to his proposal then there has to be a level of love and trust there, so put your faith in him.

Answer 7

I don't like the idea of having to secure my wealth because I don't trust the person I love. Just soils the idea that marriage is supposed to be forever, makes it something dirty, ruins all your fantasies that this is the person you will spend the rest of your life with, maybe if you don't get divorced first
Besides i think it's kinda greedy, and if your going to be a doctor, you'll have plenty of cash anyway..the marriage might not last but your license to practice is forever...how much money do you need?

Answer 8

A pre-nup to me shows that they're is doubt in your relationship. The person you marry should be one that you know, without a doubt will be the one you will be with the rest of your life.

Answer 9

Chris Rock said it best: "Everybody should get a pre-nup. If you make 3 million and your wife wants half, no big deal, youre not starving...But if you make 30000..and your wife want 15, you might have to kill her!"

Answer 10

A pre-nup is the way to go....protect yourself.