RickTheToad
Moderator
Dudes,
This is just a public service announcement that all dudes should consider. With the changing landscape of the family court system, a dude must protect what he has today and some of what he will have tomorrow. It is imperative, especially if you are living in a blue state, to have a pre-nup and possibly a per-packaged separation clause already agreed to and signed off from both parties at least six months prior to the wedding. If you are just moving in together, I.E. she's moving into your home, or you are moving into her home, you MUST have a cohabitation agreement. If not, especially in CT/CA/NY/NJ/WA/MA/DE/PA/IL,NV, MN and OR states, you can be held liable for palimony and other expenses.
If the other party (dude or female) says it's unromantic or refuses to sign, leave. She's not there for you, she's there for herself and wants to ensure a parting gift for herself. The agreements should be fair, however, it must state your earnings and your assets will always be kept separate from hers, and each party is 100% responsible for their own legal and medical fees. I know some will not agree with this, and that is fine, however, if you do not, then you may have a battle that will bankrupt you.
Nothing wrong with LTRs or marriages, but you need to take assets and financial stability out of the equation for the other party. Should you want to deed or give her something on your own accord, fantastic, that should be YOUR decision. Not her's, her lawyers, or the family court's. Consider both agreements like a bazooka. You do not want to use it, but it's nice to have just in case.
This is just a public service announcement that all dudes should consider. With the changing landscape of the family court system, a dude must protect what he has today and some of what he will have tomorrow. It is imperative, especially if you are living in a blue state, to have a pre-nup and possibly a per-packaged separation clause already agreed to and signed off from both parties at least six months prior to the wedding. If you are just moving in together, I.E. she's moving into your home, or you are moving into her home, you MUST have a cohabitation agreement. If not, especially in CT/CA/NY/NJ/WA/MA/DE/PA/IL,NV, MN and OR states, you can be held liable for palimony and other expenses.
If the other party (dude or female) says it's unromantic or refuses to sign, leave. She's not there for you, she's there for herself and wants to ensure a parting gift for herself. The agreements should be fair, however, it must state your earnings and your assets will always be kept separate from hers, and each party is 100% responsible for their own legal and medical fees. I know some will not agree with this, and that is fine, however, if you do not, then you may have a battle that will bankrupt you.
Nothing wrong with LTRs or marriages, but you need to take assets and financial stability out of the equation for the other party. Should you want to deed or give her something on your own accord, fantastic, that should be YOUR decision. Not her's, her lawyers, or the family court's. Consider both agreements like a bazooka. You do not want to use it, but it's nice to have just in case.