Pre nuptual Agreement...?

DaemonSeid · #1 10-18-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Benzgirl

We must be related! My aunt is a serial bride. Actualy, guy 2 and 3 were the same.

how about one of my friends has been married 5 times.....

got married to number 5 last year

and she is just turning 40......

Hmmm....I need to call and se if she is still marrried...I got a bet running

really...I do.

Benzgirl · #2 10-18-2007, 03:30 PM

I have always said there should be a law after 2. Everyone is allowed one mistake, but 3, 4, 5 mistakes! Come on, we are not all Liz Taylor.

SydneyK · #3 10-18-2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Benzgirl

I have always said there should be a law after 2. Everyone is allowed one mistake, but 3, 4, 5 mistakes! Come on, we are not all Liz Taylor.

What difference does it make? If you're not #6 , why should it matter how many times Jack or Jill has been married? (Unless, of course, you're about to marry Jack, who has been divorced five times, and he hasn't told you about it. In that case, I can see the benefit of having a disclosure law, but that's another thread.)

I didn't realize that the Catholic church won't marry a couple who has a pre-nup. That's interesting... I wonder what the Scientologists think.

Benzgirl · #4 10-18-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SydneyK

What difference does it make? If you're not #6 , why should it matter how many times Jack or Jill has been married? (Unless, of course, you're about to marry Jack, who has been divorced five times, and he hasn't told you about it. In that case, I can see the benefit of having a disclosure law, but that's another thread.)

I didn't realize that the Catholic church won't marry a couple who has a pre-nup. That's interesting... I wonder what the Scientologists think.

Why? Because some people habitually clog up our legal system due to thinking with their eh-hem rather than their head too early in a relationship.

ForeverRoses · #5 10-19-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Benzgirl

Why? Because some people habitually clog up our legal system due to thinking with their eh-hem rather than their head too early in a relationship.

A friend from college had a "starter marriage"- they married right out of college and were married for around 2 years before they decided to divorce. Since neither one had any assets or money, they ended up doing a "do-it-yourself divorce"- no lawyers were involved. They filled out all of their own paperwork and represented themselves the one time they actually had to appear in court. I think it only cost them $100 in filing and court fees. Not sureif you could do that in all states (This was Ohio).

As for the pre-nup, I like the idea of the experation date in theory, but it could get a little sticky if they decide to pull a Donald Trump. I don;t know if you can put in any other continencies- such as they have to go to couseling before separating (and if they don't then the prenup holds) or something.

Still BLUTANG · #6 10-19-2007, 09:14 AM

wait. they have children - together, right? not from previous relationships? i don't see how a prenup is going to be advantageous for anyone here.

Benzgirl · #7 10-19-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Still BLUTANG

wait. they have children - together, right? not from previous relationships? i don't see how a prenup is going to be advantageous for anyone here.

This doesn't have anything to do with a pre-nup....I know in some states, when children are involved, parental counseling is required.

jubilance1922 · #8 10-19-2007, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

A friend from college had a "starter marriage"- they married right out of college and were married for around 2 years before they decided to divorce. Since neither one had any assets or money, they ended up doing a "do-it-yourself divorce"- no lawyers were involved. They filled out all of their own paperwork and represented themselves the one time they actually had to appear in court. I think it only cost them $100 in filing and court fees. Not sureif you could do that in all states (This was Ohio).

As for the pre-nup, I like the idea of the experation date in theory, but it could get a little sticky if they decide to pull a Donald Trump. I don;t know if you can put in any other continencies- such as they have to go to couseling before separating (and if they don't then the prenup holds) or something.

Lots of people do the "do it yourself" divorce thing, I know several couples who were married for 15-20 years who have done it, just to save money.

Benzgirl · #9 10-19-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

A friend from college had a "starter marriage"- they married right out of college and were married for around 2 years before they decided to divorce. Since neither one had any assets or money, they ended up doing a "do-it-yourself divorce"- no lawyers were involved. They filled out all of their own paperwork and represented themselves the one time they actually had to appear in court. I think it only cost them $100 in filing and court fees. Not sureif you could do that in all states (This was Ohio).

As for the pre-nup, I like the idea of the experation date in theory, but it could get a little sticky if they decide to pull a Donald Trump. I don;t know if you can put in any other continencies- such as they have to go to couseling before separating (and if they don't then the prenup holds) or something.

I know you can do a no-frills dissolusion for filing and court costs in Ohio, but I think it's around $400 and a one-month process. Still, it's too easy.

Luckily, it takes longer to disolve a marriage than get into one. Maybe it will encourage couples to think about their vows it a little bit before pulling the plug.

honeychile · #10 10-19-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

and she is just turning 40......

Hmmm....I need to call and se if she is still marrried...I got a bet running

really...I do.

You'll love how I told my little that I was getting a divorce, then. She had moved, and I was in her city, so I gave her a call and asked, "Hey, who took the bets on how long our marriage would last?" She protested, and I responded, "I know someone did - we've always done that." Again, she protested, so I said, "Look, K, we may have a winner...."

ForeverRoses · #11 10-19-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by honeychile

You'll love how I told my little that I was getting a divorce, then. She had moved, and I was in her city, so I gave her a call and asked, "Hey, who took the bets on how long our marriage would last?" She protested, and I responded, "I know someone did - we've always done that." Again, she protested, so I said, "Look, K, we may have a winner...."

My sister-law and brother-in-law had a bet that my husband and I wouldn't make it to our wedding date. Then they bet that we wouldn't make it to our 5th anniversary. Well- we made it to both, but they are now divorced. Karma's a bitch sometimes.

DaemonSeid · #12 10-19-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

My sister-law and brother-in-law had a bet that my husband and I wouldn't make it to our wedding date. Then they bet that we wouldn't make it to our 5th anniversary. Well- we made it to both, but they are now divorced. Karma's a bitch sometimes.

FR....how many years?

How many of your friends also made it that far and are still married?

CutiePie2000 · #13 11-11-2007, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

My sister-law and brother-in-law had a bet that my husband and I wouldn't make it to our wedding date. Then they bet that we wouldn't make it to our 5th anniversary. Well- we made it to both, but they are now divorced. Karma's a bitch sometimes.

HEE.

texas*princess · #14 11-11-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

My sister-law and brother-in-law had a bet that my husband and I wouldn't make it to our wedding date. Then they bet that we wouldn't make it to our 5th anniversary. Well- we made it to both, but they are now divorced. Karma's a bitch sometimes.

I'm not sure if that really has anything to do with karma. Generally, people who are unhappy in their own lives wish unhappy things upon other people... 'cause you know, if they can't be happy, NO ONE CAN!

If they were wrapped up in happiness, they wouldn't really dwell on the fact that they think someone else is incompatible or won't "make it"... it might be a passing thought if they really believed it, but it wouldn't be something that comes up time & time again...

But I'm really glad you & your hubby are still goin' strong!