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Posted on 3/10/14 at 11:38 pm to Jet12
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Basically, the 50% number was taken by dividing the number of marriages in a given year by the number of divorces in that year. Statistically, that makes zero sense because most of the time, people don't get married and divorced in the same year. They also don't consider whether it's the first, second, third etc. marriage/divorce.
Ding ding ding
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Agreed. This always bugs me when I hear it because people that use it ignore other variables. For instance, if both people are college graduates, the divorce rate goes way down.
Ding ding ding again.
Lower class folk are a really fricked up bunch. Commit tons of crime and lean heavily on divorce rates as well. Basically, whatever negative stat you can find about the human condition, don't assume it applies to all of them.
Posted on 3/10/14 at 11:46 pm to Jet12
Is anyone arguing that pre-nuptial agreements are not a practical device to introduce into a marriage? I believe that was my original premise, not specifically the 50% number. A central component of marriage is the merging of assets.
This post was edited on 3/10/14 at 11:47 pm
Posted on 3/10/14 at 11:53 pm to Goldrush25
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Is anyone arguing that pre-nuptial agreements are not a practical device to introduce into a marriage? I believe that was my original premise, not specifically the 50% number. A central component of marriage is the merging of assets.
It's just discussing how necessary it is to do. It'd be more important if the rate really was that high. Realistically, it also depends on the assets brought in (i.e., difference in incomes).
Posted on 3/10/14 at 11:54 pm to Jet12
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It's just discussing how necessary it is to do. It'd be more important if the rate really was that high. Realistically, it also depends on the assets brought in (i.e., difference in incomes).
whew, glad mrs dog did not ask to have one
Posted on 3/10/14 at 11:58 pm to Goldrush25
If you go into a marriage already thinking it might end in divorce, you're likely in trouble. Not saying it isn't a good idea, but at time it's like buying flood insurance when you're convinced you're on high ground.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:04 am to Teddy Ruxpin
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Lower class folk are a really fricked up bunch. Commit tons of crime and lean heavily on divorce rates as well.
In my experience they're also too stupid to get the divorce finalized by a judgement, turning their property rights into a total shite-show.
Also: truly wealthy people have little need for prenups because they're smart enough not to create a lot of community property.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:06 am to Henry Jones Jr
You don't have to in Texas to protect pre-marriage assets or inheritance. That's why I didn't worry about it.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:08 am to Henry Jones Jr
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:08 am to Henry Jones Jr
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Why do so many couples not sign prenuptial agreements?
Because if reason were guiding their decisions, they wouldn't be getting married in the first place. /wiki
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:09 am to lsunurse
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Usually don't need to. Unless you own your own business or have substantial wealth really no reason to.
This, but good luck convincing the young kids on here trying to act badass.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:09 am to Henry Jones Jr
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Taking precautions doesn't mean you have no faith in your relationship to last.
Uhhhhh yes it does. I understand from a "practical" standpoint but you're basically saying "Honey I love you but"
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:09 am to Monk
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Posted by Monk
You'll understand when you pitch it to your fiancé one day.
This, go sign your prenup on the third date as a "haha joke". Then, if you do end up marrying your gf, then get divorced , you can say,"before you run to your lawyer , remember that third date? MWAHAHA".
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:12 am to Fast_Eddie
Also, prenups sometimes mean that you cannot get married in the Catholic Church , if you have a prenup, supposedly there is a tribunal process or something like that to determine if you can be married in the Catholic Church.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:14 am to Henry Jones Jr
I will ask my gf later this evening how she feels about them. Will report back.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:19 am to Henry Jones Jr
Most people don't have money when they get married...or not enough to make a prenup worth it
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:19 am to FenrirTheBeard
Gf =\= fiancée
My gf was cool with it, when she became my fiancée ...uh not so much, haha. That's why you need to sign that puppy while only dating, strike while the iron is hot
Eta: it wasn't a big deal given that Texas protects pre married assets
My gf was cool with it, when she became my fiancée ...uh not so much, haha. That's why you need to sign that puppy while only dating, strike while the iron is hot
Eta: it wasn't a big deal given that Texas protects pre married assets
This post was edited on 3/11/14 at 8:23 am
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:21 am to drizztiger
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Marriage is for bigger pussies.
Marriage is for Gays.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:23 am to Fast_Eddie
First marriage, clean slate. Who needs a prenup? Go all in.
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