One word: prenup.
Also like some other posters have mentioned his assets wouldn't automatically be protected. Some states have "commonlaw marriage" laws.
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Originally posted by James
Ok.
Say you were going out with a man with a huge monetary advantage over you. You make a decent wage but he is just rich.
He treats you great, he adores you. You are head over heels for him.
After a couple of years you realize that he won't marry you. He will live with you forever, maybe even share some things in both your names. He'll even have kids with you and draw up a contract that makes sure they are taken care of. But he won't get legally married to you.
The reason: He knows if something goes wrong that you could take a huge chunk of his net worth in a divorce. A networth that he made without your help.
The question is: Would you stay with him anyway ? Or would you let that little reason tear you apart?
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