I love my fiancee, but there are many questions in our relationship, since she is from China, and I am a U.S. citizen. There are times, I am afraid she is marrying me for my money or to come to the US. However, I do not want to build mistrust by asking for her to sign a prenup. Several of my accountant friends advised as long as i keep seperate checking accounts and pay my mortgages through my personal account, then i should maintain my equity in these assets prior to marriage. Is this advice correct?
2007-10-04 11:33:16 · 7 answers · asked by ibang2 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
No you fool!! get a prenup or you will be screwed. Do not trust anyone with your money. ask for a prenup if she really loves you for you she wont be affended. No need to thank me. your welcome...
2007-10-04 11:40:31 · answer #1 · answered by *starchild* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on which state you live in. Most states only divide the jointly owned assets and some all the assets.
You better consult a specialist divorce lawyer. But then take into account the possibility of moving to another state or country one day. To be certain I strongly advise you to have a prenup.
2007-10-04 20:00:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently your friends have not heard of community property .
If she loves you and not your $$$$$ , she will have no problem signing a prenup about assets acquired prior to the marriage .
( did you already tell her about the $.5M ?
Hope you are not that dumb )
Only assets gained after the marriage would be common .
If you have $.5M , you can afford an attorney .
Why are you asking those Not really qualified ?
Since you are not seeking professional counsel ,
I have to assume you are Not really serious .
Dismiss your money talk and just marry her and if she gets $.25M in a couple years , cest la vie .
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2007-10-04 18:42:20 · answer #3 · answered by kate 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prenups rarely hold up in court. Find out if you live in a state with community property laws or equitable distribution. If community property, she could marry and leave you and get half. If equitable distribution, as long as you have assets you can prove are from before marriage and leave them in your own name, it stays yours.
2007-10-04 19:29:57 · answer #4 · answered by The Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you have a trusted relative ! maybe your mother or father - transfer your assets to them but ask about the legal waiting period because the feminists may have covered that ! if you have not enough trust in your fiancee maybe it is an omen; what is it your seeking in this union ! :( love is a temporary insanity curable by marriage - I speak from experience
2007-10-04 18:47:54 · answer #5 · answered by swift20005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could depend more on what state you live in - without a prenup - I doubt you're protected in any state
2007-10-04 19:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well just to be sure if it is love or money, tell her you lost
400K in the stock market (put it in a new account) and
when she checks your statement and only see 100K
maybe you have a real answer.
2007-10-04 20:24:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋