My future husband and I don't have alot of money right now. However my parents have a few million to there name. My dad has worked very very hard for the past 25 years to get where he is at. I am worried that when they die I would have to give half to my husband if we ever divorced. My future husband thinks its a dumb idea to have a prenup because we dont' have any money. He claims that if we did split he would not seek a dime of any money my parents gave me.(not divorce between heather mills and paul mccarthy she also said she would not seek a dime, but instead got a few million) But I am more worried about spouce support and stuff like that. Should I do a prenup, if so how do I do it, and what are some key things to put in the prenup. If you have a prenup why did you get one and what type of info is key that you put in yours?
2007-03-13 08:23:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I am not going into this stage in my life thinking it will end in divorce. My thought on the whole idea is if he is going to leave my heartbroken he sure in hell not going to leave me broke!
2007-03-13 08:36:49 · update #1
The purpose of a prenup is actually to look out for each other in the event of a divorce so it doesn't have to get nasty and ugly. It is actually quite smart if you to get one. You need to be very specific in the prenup regarding inheritance and earnings. One of the key things is not to change your lifestyle if you do inherit the money. Live within the means of your income and put the inheritance in a trust. I'm sure your father has an attorney, consult them.
2007-03-13 08:33:16 · answer #1 · answered by eehco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, let me say I don't have a prenup; this is all information I've heard about them. Not guaranteed.
I believe I've heard somewhere that you cannot get a prenup based on future earnings/income. So, getting one saying that your parents' money (which may not be left to you, anyway) will not go to him would be pointless and not valid. You could probably get something in writing saying that in case of divorce, he will "not seek a dime of any money my parents gave me" and something about spousal support. But it would be more of a contract than a prenup.
2007-03-13 15:32:30 · answer #2 · answered by Just tryin' to help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a prenup because we're both wealthy and if the marriage ends we leave with what we came with. You each need a good lawyer specializing in this who will see no one is cheated if the marriage fails!
2007-03-13 15:29:53 · answer #3 · answered by luckford2004 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just state that if the money from your parents is recieved while you two are together, then he is to have no money, also your parents can also put in their will that no money should be given to the spouse of their daughter even in case of a divorce. There are many ways to word it..But i would do it.
2007-03-13 15:29:39 · answer #4 · answered by ERICKSMAMA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
inheritance is not community property...so if they die, keep that money TOTALLY seperate from your "marital funds" and he wont get a dime :-) at least that is the law in CA. It depends what state you live in, look up the community property laws of your state and see what they have to say about inheritance.
2007-03-13 15:33:50 · answer #5 · answered by CBJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If prenup is a concern, I would suggest you do not marry. That may be a strong indication this union should not be.
2007-03-13 15:30:50 · answer #6 · answered by iyamacog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it would make you comfortable yes do it.
My wife and I have a Post-Nup. and we have been together scenes signing it 16 years and still counting.
2007-03-13 15:30:01 · answer #7 · answered by Free-Lance 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not needed if you are deeply in love. Well in my opinion.
2007-03-13 15:27:54 · answer #8 · answered by jackiebrawdy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋