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I am thinking about the need to shield myself legally and financially against possible screwups by a WS. We are still trying to work things out, but she wants to move temporarily to another city for a job opportunity. She would agree to a post-nuptial agreement, as opposed to a legal separation.
I would appreciate hearing from people that have relevant experience. How binding could a post-nuptial agreement be? What to do about civil liability (e.g., she runs someone over)?
Thanks.
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Hello,
You need to contact a competent attorney. It is my understanding that most pre or post nuptial
agreements are worthless because there are so many loopholes with them. Again see an attorney to protect yourself financially and legally. It sounds like she is still trying to manipulate you for her own financial benefit. I wish you luck.
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Hi coolguy,
In my opinion and experience,legal separation is only one step away from D.You are not working on the marriage and it only succeeds in making you both separate.And,in my state anyway,going through a legal separation is separate from going through a D.Meaning,if we went through all the trouble of a Legal Sep. and decided to D,we would have to go jump through a whole new set of hoops that pertain to a D.Basically going through 2 very costly and time consuming processes.
In order to work things out coolguy,you need to be together.It is paramount.Your WW is running away and a job switch/opportunity at this juncture is very bad timing if it puts her far away.I speak from experience.
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bryanp, Octobergirl, thanks for advice.
Actually, I did contact an attorney, and the choices were divorce, legal separation and post-nuptial agreement. D and LS are boilerplate, post-nuptial is custom work (more $$ to him).
Basically, I have no desire to proceed with D at this point, but do want to be protected financially and legally from whatever decisions my wife may want to make independently of me.
Any advice concerning possible advantages or disadvantages of an LS will be greatly appreciated.
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