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Old 11-08-2010, 07:00 PM   #216
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Originally Posted by J pold View Post
OK I agree with this, or at least I don't disagree with it.


Here is where you lose me. I'm not married and far from an expert but isn't the legal part kind of a big deal? Certainly more than a formality. I'm a economic thinker and most of my rational decisions are based around money, cost, and the value of my time. The idea that someone, other than myself, could have an equal share of the wealth that I've created for myself is highly unappealing. I know that sounds selfish, and well , it probably is but it's a reality none the less. If I do ever get married one thing is for sure, a prenuptial agreement is in order.
I'm no expert either but my understanding is that any property/assets you bring into the marriage remain yours if there is a divorce. Sounds simple but over time (20 years??) it gets hard to define what each party had going in. My divorce lawyer told me to get a pre nup, I ignored her advice so hopefully my new marriage lasts or I can dig up all the paper work to prove all that legal stuff.
I'm not to worried about money as long as are kids are taken care of. I never really thought about it that much to be honest.
It sounds like some on here really do. Rightfully so in some cases.
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