Should it be a part of the marriage process for both partners to have to sign a prenup?

[SolitarySolace]

Should it be a part of the marriage process for both partners to have to sign a prenup before the wedding can progress due to no fault divorce laws?

Yes

No

[FunkyMonkee]

If they're GONNA get married, it SHOULD be for keeps!! And, if they DO divorce, HE SHOULDN'T have to lose half his belongings!!

[Vegasrunner]

in my opinion they should treat a marriage license like a driver's license w/ both parties having to agree to renew.

[OlderAndWiser]

1. Is it a good idea? In many cases, yes.

2. Do I want the government telling me what I must do in my personal relationships? Absolutely not! LIVE FREE OR DIE!

[JacobJordan]

yes and no (voted no I'll explain worry not) reality is only women from western countries are going to try and rob you so yes you absolutely should have a prenup for that. no. why? the majority of the world is not the western world. as such most women factually (and globally) are not going to try and rob you. factually (and globally) most women want a good husband who protects, provides, cherishes, loves and respects her. just don't look to western women for that you will end up miserable and alone robbed of half your stuff. find a true woman and be happy. western women can suffer alone I married a woman from eastern Europe and ooooo they are sexy and feminine!

[HawkPerception]

Prenup should be mandatory in any relationship where people live together. Everyone should own their own stuff that they worked for. Sure you can have joint accounts for things like living expenses, recreation and vacation, but when it comes to things that you bought for yourself, they should be yours.

However, I will say in certain circumstances like if a girl wants to live as a housewife and lives without income for years as a dependant partner, then the man should be expected to pay for her minimum living expenses until she figures out her own income. There should also be consistent proof that she provides that shows she is attempting to settle her financial affairs. The only reason why a man should not be expected to pay in those circumstances is if she cheated on him or finds another guy during the time she's receiving money from him.

[Johnny_162]

I think that requiring a pre-nup every time sets the precedent and presumption that the union is already determined to fail. A marriage should only be entered with the presumption of the opposite... that it is permanent and irrevocable, that a marriage is for life. Why set their thoughts on dissolution before its even began? Those that want one can already do so, so why require it in all cases for everyone. As with all things... having it as an option rather than a requirement is the best solution... people need the freedom to decide for themselves rather than being told they have to.

[SolitarySolace]

Men are being continuously taken advantage of due to divorce. The divorce rate in the US is higher than it’s ever been! Why shouldn’t both partners want to sign a prenup?

[Johnny_162]

Maybe men need to take their power back and be more discerning in who they choose to marry all willy-nilly-like. The women who do those things should've never been married in the first place. The situation you're describing is who's fault really? After all... it is the man who proposes, it is he who chooses who he courts, it is he who vets the woman, it is the man who decides who he is going to marry; not the other way around in the vast majority of cases. If men are wandering around aimlessly marrying the first woman that'll take them, it's on them my guy. That's the truth of the situation. Sadly most men are not men, they are immature boys who perceive themselves as victims, and so that will be their reality because of their belief.

[ArrowheadSW]

I think it is just one of those things that depends on the partners who are thinking of getting married. In the case where both have significant assets, than it is likely a very good idea. But for a young couple, say mid-twenties, I'm not sure it would be necessary. Just my opinion. I'm sure there is a lot to consider.

[BuffTaco]

That would be like making everyone write their own vows instead of using the default ones: pointless. The people who want to write their own already can and do, and the ones who don't want to will just write basically the same thing as the default with a few syntax changes to count as "their own." So just let them use the default. It's their marriage.

[Billlewis]

I think guys should have to sign a prenuptial agreement that benefits the woman in the event of a breakup, but that's all.

[BuffTaco]

@Billlewis I think if they want to they can. There's no reason to force it.

[Billlewis]

Yes, ma'am, I view a relationship as a business. She is the owner and I work for her. If at any time she's displeased with my performance, she can dismiss me for any reason she wants.

[BuffTaco]

@Billlewis that's not a love relationship that's a business relationship as you said. Good luck with that but that's not what I'm talking about when talking about marriage or romantic relationships.

[LiamJHayden]

No fault divorce laws should be repealed and the marriage contract should be treated like other contracts, where there are penalties for the party who breaks it.

[SolitarySolace]

I would be 100% for that

[Fireguy17]

Only if they want to, or feel the need to.
This was both or second marriages, and there is a very large income/net worth disparity between us, so just to protect what we came into the marriage with we did a pre nup.
That way what we have is protected just in case.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Marriage is like a hurricane there is a lot of blowing in the beginning & when it’s all said & done your house is gone. Nowadays prenups are are necessary.

[Mr_twoface]

The prenup should be taken place before the marriage takes place. You want that day to be special and romantic not be reminded again that a prenup was signed.

Also usually only one of the partners wants a prenup. Unusual both parties want it.

[HawkPerception]

Well said

[SolitarySolace]

Why wouldn’t both want it?

[Mr_twoface]

Usually one is richer than the other and hence want's to make sure it stays that way in a divorce.

[Mediterraneansoul]

In the world we live it should be to protect the property of both parties. But it should be an individual choice...
Traditionally though, a women has rights is to be taken care of by the husband who is the bread winner but that doesn't mean exploitation of the husband's income.

[admles]

Prenups should be mandatory by law, for all couples, and should DNA tests for all babies.

This way, there can be no issues later down the track.

[jshm2]

To be fair, it's free money for lawyers as no prenup is ever 100% secure.

But it's better to not marry dodgy people, instead of fucking around and finding out

[andreasderjuengere]

When the question about a prenup arises - the wedding should be called off.
Or better: Replace the meanwhile corrupted idea of marriage with something better.

[XXblack88]

No, it shouldn't be mandatory in order to get married but if you have anything financially wroth losing it would be wise to have your partner sign one.

[BCRanger10]

No. I say get rid of both prenups and no-fault divorce.

[exitseven]

Npo, signing a prenup is just a sign that you do not trust your partner.

[SolitarySolace]

How is it a sign that you don’t trust your partner? I thought prenups were there to protect both partners regardless of trust.

[exitseven]

@SolitarySolace if you think your partner will screw you over it it is a sign that the marriage will not last. A lot of people go into marriage with this kind of attitude. These are the ones that fail.

[SolitarySolace]

According to the divorce rate regardless of whether they have a prenup or not they’re still getting divorced and I’m pretty sure that’s because of no fault divorce. If people are going to get divorce eventually anyway a prenup would be a great benefit plus it’ll make it so that men actually want to get married

[strateguy632]

no. just the richer one might, but some people risk it.

[CVNT5]

if preenup comes up, you should not be getting married.

[OddBeMe]

Most people who get married never make enough for it to matter.

If you need a prenup, you know.