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Do you think couples should get prenups?

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  • How do I tell my boyfriend I want a prenup?
    If you sign a prenup, does that mean you’re banking on the marriage’s failure? One woman hesitates to raise this legal issue with her boyfriend — and Dr. Gail Saltz advises her to be open with her partner.
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Total of 641 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

17.8%
No. Why assume the marriage is going to fail?
114 votes
76%
Yes. You both should be protected and prepared for anything.
487 votes
6.2%
I don't have an opinion on this.
40 votes
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No. Why assume the marriage is going to fail?

If a pre-nup is necessary you might as well just live together

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  • 1 vote
#1
 - Joe F Las Vegas
 - 2:19 am EDT on Thu Jun 25, 2009
I don't have an opinion on this.

It depends- I don't agree with prenups that have "I can but you can't" or doesn't consider what the other gives up ..career or house/ move

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    #2
     - MKC-TN
     - 7:32 am EDT on Thu Jun 25, 2009
    No. Why assume the marriage is going to fail?

    The numbers show why divorce is so common. Prenups seem to just give lawyers more to argue about come splitsville, for a fee.

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      #3
       - dennis speer
       - 8:56 am EDT on Thu Jun 25, 2009
      Yes. You both should be protected and prepared for anything.

      Been-there advice: Generally, the older you are, the more assets and children you (probably) have. Protect them and yourself, just in case

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      • 2 votes
      #4
       - Ziti
       - 10:02 am EDT on Thu Jun 25, 2009
      Yes. You both should be protected and prepared for anything.

      This needs to be a very personal decision. If one is not in the relationship for the money, then it should be no issue. Sign!

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      • 1 vote
      #5
       - bsbfankaren
       - 10:47 am EDT on Thu Jun 25, 2009
      Yes. You both should be protected and prepared for anything.

      Marriage is a business/emotional entity. Protect past,present and future assets and earnings, investments, retirement and all wealth!

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      • 1 vote
      #6
       - Rio-941686
       - 4:43 pm EDT on Fri Jun 26, 2009
      Yes. You both should be protected and prepared for anything.

      When both of you have children and/or assets, it is imperative to have a pre-nup agreement. On remarrying at 65 and 67. we did.

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        #7
         - Mary-818277
         - 1:35 pm EDT on Sun Jun 28, 2009
        Yes. You both should be protected and prepared for anything.

        My husband wanted one before we got married--so I did it. I feel fine about it. It wasn't the end of the world.

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        • 1 vote
        #8
         - Lkessler
         - 8:05 pm EDT on Mon Jul 6, 2009
        Yes. You both should be protected and prepared for anything.

        yes - if there's a big financial difference or big age difference.

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          #9
           - slm4459
           - 2:33 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
          No. Why assume the marriage is going to fail?

          I have considerably more assets than my fiancé does. I own my car, I have no debt, I make more money, and I have over $20k in the bank. H

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            #10
             - Seph-378353
             - 12:26 pm EDT on Thu Jul 30, 2009