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Feb 2024

The Top 10 Signs You Might Need a Prenup

The Top 10  Signs You Might Need a Prenup

Ah, love is in the air, but so is the scent of potential disaster! If you're considering tying the knot but have a nagging feeling that maybe, just maybe, things could go south faster than a downhill ski race, then it might be time to consider a prenuptial agreement.

Here are the top 10 signs that you might need a prenup, starting with the classic "previous infidelity" and venturing into the wild world of divorce disasters.

1. Previous Infidelity:

If your partner's idea of fidelity is as loose as a goose on roller skates, it might be time to protect your assets before they start wandering off like a lost puppy at a park.

2. Domestic Violence & Abuse:

If your partner has previously abused you but you still proceed with marriage, you should highly consider a prenup.

3. The "What's Mine is Mine" Mentality:

If your partner has separate bank accounts and property that they guard with more fervor than Gollum and his precious ring, you might want to safeguard your own treasures before they disappear into the abyss of "ours.

4. Debt Galore:

If your significant other's credit score is lower than a limbo stick at a snail's party, it might be wise to ensure that their financial woes don't become your own personal financial black hole.

5. Bad or Absent Parenting:

If your partner's idea of parenting is candy and video games, you should strongly consider a prenup. Your partner should be supportive and share the load in raising children, not an additional child you have to look after.

6. In-Laws from Hell:

If Sunday dinners with your partner's family feel more like a scene from "The Godfather" than "Modern Family," it might be time to protect yourself from any potential family feuds turning into financial fiascos.

7. Gambling Addiction:

If your partner's idea of date night involves more roulette wheels than Ferris wheels, it might be prudent to ensure that your joint bank account doesn't turn into their personal Vegas jackpot.

8. Your marriage is an ultimatum:

If you pressured your partner into marriage and already have one foot out the door unless your partner "changes" something or becomes a new person, a prenup may be for you.

9. Your partner is marrying you for the wrong reasons:

If you are getting married for reasons that are not for love, whatever they may be you should consider a prenup to protect your assets. If you sense that your partner may be more interested in your bank account and splitting with your property, a prenup is for you.

10. Mismatched Life Goals:

If you dream of retiring on a beach in Bali while your partner envisions living in an igloo in Antarctica, it might be time to ensure that your financial futures align before things freeze over.

Remember, folks, while love may conquer all, a prenup can certainly help navigate the stormy seas of marriage with a little less drama and a lot more laughter along the way!

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