Soldato
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Are these still valid in a court of law?
Thinking about protecting my future wealth in case anything bad happened
Thinking about protecting my future wealth in case anything bad happened
Are these still valid in a court of law?
Thinking about protecting my future wealth in case anything bad happened
Are these still valid in a court of law?
Thinking about protecting my future wealth in case anything bad happened
From what?
Are these still valid in a court of law?
Thinking about protecting my future wealth in case anything bad happened
The idea of getting married.
If you start out with the attitude it'll fail, it will. Either go all in, enjoy the ride and if it goes boobs up then so be it, deal with it at the time or just don't get married.
If that's how you start, your best bet is not marrying.
Sadly, this is idealistic nonsense. There is now a high chance of any marriage failing, and protecting your assets is completely fair. The UK is one if the worst countries to get divorced in, men get royally screwed, so having a plan in case the worst happens is just basic common sense.The idea of getting married.
If you start out with the attitude it'll fail, it will. Either go all in, enjoy the ride and if it goes boobs up then so be it, deal with it at the time or just don't get married.
That's a nice cliche, but things change and nobody can see the future. Seems sensible to me.If that's how you start, your best bet is not marrying.
Sure it is if you take it to an extreme - most things are. I will say this though, having been through a divorce there is no way I would ever consider getting married again.
Guessing when her VISA is approved?When are you and the lucky lady getting married?
Come on use some common sense instead of going all drama llama for bad effect. A pre-nuptual agreement is in 99% of situations to protect existing wealth at the point of marriage. It is only right that a partner gains 50% of what has been accrued during the marriage by both partners, as well as being entitled to a reasonable amount of maintenance pay in the event that you have children. However, pre-existing wealth should be exempt from this when it comes to a divorce.What would be the source of this "future wealth" ?
Validity is going to depend hugely on the circumstances at the time. Two examples off the top of my head:
- You get married, are given a lump sum from family on the wedding day, consummate it and then she immediately files for divorce, then sure - money grabbing 'ho deserves nothing.
- You get married, have a few children, build a successful business while she looks after them and divorce happens as she never sees you and wants a career back, then yes - you hand over a big pile to the hugely supportive wife and also pay maintenance for the children until they are old enough to stand on their own.
Even Dowie's "reassuringly expensive" solicitor isn't going to save you if the other side's legal team can argue well when it comes to the settlement. Decide what's more important to you, the person you are going to marry or the money you don't yet have.