My settlement is due in within the next couple of months. I am not sure it will be before or after my marriage. I wonder if things don't work out will my fiance/husband be able to get his hands on the money. If we are married, then I get it will he be entitled to half. If I get it before we are married will he not be able to touch it. Also friends are warning me because of past trust issues to keep it in another bank account. I discover months ago he was lying to me and he begged for forgiveness and we are working through that.
2007-02-17 02:04:43 · 16 answers · asked by kitty cat 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
A. No, he can't. Insurance settlements (I assume this is what you're talking about) are not joint property in the event of marriage. The settlement is only paid to the person, or persons specified in the legal documents. Once you take the money, it's on you to decide what becomes of it. Your partner can't touch the money unless you put them on the account with you. That said, if you're having these kinds of questions and doubts, why would you marry this person?
2007-02-17 02:15:06 · answer #1 · answered by woobinator 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't marry him and you won't have all of these problems
Why would you marry someone if you wonder if things don't work out will your fiance/husband be able to get his hands on the money. Also friends are warning you because of his past trust issues .
* At the very least put it off until after you get your settlement .
If he can't understand this he does not deserve you anyway.
P.S.
Pre nups are usually not worth the paper they are written on.
They have been over ruled and successfully appealed in a court of law on many different occasions.
The only real protection you have is to not take the giant plunge.
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2007-02-17 02:08:18 · answer #2 · answered by Dave Yours Truly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to this question depends on which state your reside in, as a legal resident, and if you receive the money before or after marriage. Also, if the money is used during the marriage to benefit the 'family'.
Talk to a good attorney. Since there has been trust issues in the past, why take a chance with your financial future while, "...working through that".
Be smart, protect yourself.
2007-02-17 02:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by jack w 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to an attorney, in many states if the settlement was to settle something that occurred prior to marriage, and did not involve a spouse, the settlement could be untouchable. *BUT that varies from state to state. ***
Everyone (just about anyway) gets cold feet before they get married. But if your this uncertain, why not postpone marriage until you want to have children. You don't have to be married so what is the rush if your not certain?
2007-02-17 02:14:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 05:48:18 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him sign a pre-nuptial agreement. This could state that your income is separate from his and that he is not entitled to it. Then put it in a separate bank account. Of course, if you die, he could inherit it even then. Be really sure you want to marry this guy!
2007-02-17 02:09:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget the money. Just get away from that guy. You can't trust him now and you will never be able to trust him for good reason.
2007-02-17 02:11:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have any doubt at all about marriage then don't go threw with it. Or you will be using your money to get a divorce.If you have problems while dating they will only get worse.Lying to you doesn't go away like a cold.What you see is what you get .
2007-02-17 02:32:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already have questions about sharing with your fiance than maybe you 2 shouldn't get married.
2007-02-17 02:09:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to a lawyer before you get married (and maybe a couseler with the trust issues?!)
2007-02-17 02:14:50 · answer #10 · answered by candib 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋