we want prenup!

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He finally popped the question,
and now it’s official; you’re engaged. You are completely comfortable with
making future plans and experiencing forever with your new fiancé. As you start
to make plans and check off each accomplished task on your wedding to-do list,
your partner approaches you about signing a prenuptial agreement. Should you be
insulted by the suggestion or should it be considered an attempt to protect your
assets? – jamana jamison

What is it? Prenuptial agreements are designed to protect
the rights of both parties in the case of divorce or death. Although some feel
that this agreement is the remedy for post-marital woes, sometimes just the
mention of a prenup will end the wedding plans before they begin.

Who
needs it? The reality is with so many marriages ending in divorce, you can’t
afford to ignore the wisdom of securing your assets beforehand. And if you and
your partner all of sudden end up in Splitsville, your prenuptial agreement will
easily spell out what belongs to whom. Taking the time to discuss finances,
joint and separate, is key to understanding both parties’ expectations.

Why knot? A lot of people take offense at the mere mention of a
prenup because it suggests that the marriage won’t survive the test of time.
However, if the relationship is everlasting, then the agreement shouldn’t be a
concern. It’s similar to signing a contract with a company when you’re hired;
it’s not to suggest that you aren’t capable of doing the job, it just protects
the interests of everyone involved.

The bottom line is that if either
party is considering a premarital agreement, it needs to be discussed for the
sake of your present and future bond. However, if the idea of a prenuptial
agreement makes you sick to the point of nausea, then getting married is surely
not the cure.