In reality, not all marriages reach a happily ever after. One can never lose sight of the fact that many marriages have ended up in divorce. Of course, we still wish all couples well. But, how about considering a prenup?
But why? Simple: prenups take care of the financial aspects in case of a breakup. It’s a way to set details on how financial matters must be dealt with in the event of a divorce or death. How will the assets and inheritance be divided? How will debts be handled? Do I have a financial responsibility for the other’s offspring from previous marriage? A prenup can answer these questions.
Prenups shouldn’t spoil the romance. Marriage, in itself, is a financial commitment. A couple agrees who pays the mortgage, debts, and bills; a couple decides how savings and investments should go; a couple chooses how to be richer or poorer, how to be better or worse.
But remember, prenups should be handled with outmost sensitivity.
People can say it’s an “unromantic” move before taking the plunge. But, a good marriage should entail a full understanding of each other’s expectations – that’s whether the relationship lives for the next hundred years or whether the marriage ends a week after the wedding.
Source: Gulf News
