How much does a usual pre-nuptial agreement cost?
141929
You can make one and than take it to a lawyer and it is much cheaper to do it that way...Lady
943907
You can get the certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry in the US Embassy / Consulate in the Manila (if that's where you are).  It will cost you US$25 or $50.  Make sure that you bring the required documents (birth certificate of your gf, maybe?), because the wait may be long!\n\nIf you have retained the services of that lawyer, time to get a new lawyer.  Or, with diligence, you can manage this yourself.  Read all application instructions carefully, make checklists, and give yourself plenty of time.  There will be lots of waiting, lots of run-around, and a good bit of spending on fees.  Make multiple copies or request multiple copies (if allowed) of every document you need from each department / office that you deal with in the Philippines.  Organize your files in an accordion folder.  Use sticky notes to tell you what document is what, and what for.  Be very patient.\n\nGood luck.
297481
If you are willing to pay a lot of money, it shouldn't be hard.  A Russian girl wanted to marry my boyfriend for 2 years and pay him 2 thousand dollars.  I said maybe if it was $200,000, but $2,000 won't get us anywhere.  I wasn't gonna let him get married and divorced while we were together for that kind of money, I make that in less than a month!
729144
The estimated national average is 20k...however, I have seen them done for 10-15k and I've seen them done for 100k +...it jsut depends on how much money and time you're willing to put into things. Orange County is an expensive area all around, so you might have to go looking elsewhere to find what you need. Wedding dresses are typically cheaper in smaller towns and you can get favors online.
273369
You'll know in your heart when the time is right.  The important thing is to have good communication with your potential spouse, and to discuss your future goals and your beliefs, both together and personal.  If you share similar goals, you're on the right track to tying the knot!  \n\nBig issues you really should discuss before getting hitched include:\n- How soon do you want kids?  Do you even want to have kids?\n- Will you want to move from your city or state during the coarse of the marriage?\n- How much debt do you have between the both of you?  This is very important to get out in the open, because many a chick has tied the knot and discovered their husband racked up $20,000+ on their AMEX.  If there is exisiting debt, discuss how you will tackle it with your joint incomes.\n\nBest of luck!
1003872
not all post nuptial agreement works\nonce married, it's very much like signing a busniess contract, amnd then wanting change order made to it to amned the contract. Post nuptials can be voided in courts, it's still realitivelty new territory, Prenups are routingely null and voided when the courts deem they are too restrictive. In essesnce if you have sizeable assest, you should NEVER get married.. period.
689552
Pre-nuptial agreements aim to set out how a couple's assets will be divided if marriage fails. Although they are not strictly enforceable in England, they may well have a significant influence on the outcome of a divorce settlement.
989720
Weddings are way out of hand!  They can cost a normal person{not rich}  $25,000.00 .....  are you kidding me or what?   I want a party that will go on for a freaking month for that much money.  I think I'd rather have a nice ceremony, with a rockin' party and the cost would be only 3 or 4 thousand dollars.  It is a waste to spend so much.
411905
We live in Hillsborough County Fl and 5 years ago applied for a marriage license. What you do is...\nGo to your local courthouse, and tell them that you are getting married. They will ask if you have attended a premarriage counseling session. If not you must apply and then wait 3 days to use the license. If you have, you may use it immmediatly.\n\nThe fees were 80.00+ for no counseling or 50.00 with counseling. They run out after around 3 months so you have some time to use it. GOOD LUCK!
834808
It really depends on the lawyer that you get to accept and what you would like to have involved in the prenup. Shop around and always make sure you see what degrees they may have. When getting a pre nup done the last thing you need is someone who has no idea what they are doing. If things don't go right it would really be upsetting to find out that the lawyer who did your prenup did it incorrectly and it didn't hold up in court. Good luck to you!
31697
Depends on lots of things.  Pre=nups, etc.  Do you have an attorney?  If not, you'll need one eventually.
523156
I am getting married in September and my fiance asked me if I would sign a pre-nup.  I research the law and it's a no-fault and it's not community either (like CA) so basically it's sad.  I would see if you can get your lawyer to have your husband pay for your education.  So you can go back to school and get a degree and pick up the pieces.
357702
Many state laws state that what you had prior to the marriage remains yours after the marriage.  But each state law varies.  The state I live in - it ALL becomes joint property after a significant length of the marriage.  You'd have to check wtih your state laws.\n\nPoint 2 - if you are already worrying about what's yours in case it doesn't work out, there are some genuiune fears that neeed to be addressed.. either via pre-nuptial agreement (most women find this offensive) or by trying to resolve this fear you have.\n\nAt the end of the day.. unless it's a 1/2 million dollar piece of something that you do not want 'her to have' then set up the prenup and ONLY list that item.  I bet she'd be more than willing to say gee, yeah, that's your family heirloom, and I'm willing to signmy name that I won't go after that if we divorced........it's when you include MANY items, then the women get nervous..... and we think gee, he's aleady expecting problems and that's a real turn off and states you don't trust in the marital love.  Prenups work but usually
637664
This greatly depends on a number of things up front:\n\n1. Was there a Pre-Nuptial agreement signed before the marriage? If there was and it's written in her favor, he could walk away with some personal items and his clothes, or vice versa, she may have been generous and given him a share.\n\n2. Depending on which state they reside in, he could walk away with as much as 50% of all joint assets. This is null and void if there was a Pre-Nup.\n\n3. The lawyer that handles the case (on his behalf) is a huge factor. Even with a Pre-Nup a good lawyer could win the guy a serious share.
379254
my wedding, including honeymoon, close to $20,000...i would not have done anything differently, but i also was lucky enough to cash in some stock to pay for it...i would suggest you find out what your budget is, whether it be $500 or $50,000 and stick to it...this is the person you love, getting married doesn't need to be expensive...also, make sure to eat, the day goes by so fast you'll forget and make sure to take it all in, afterwards it'll feel like it didn't even happen
624017
if cost is an issue, it will always be cheaper to go to a mediator.  also he/she should call the local courthouse where they are going to file.  there will be a family law facilitator who can assist him/her with questions and in filling out the paper work.  they wont appear in court for you, but will walk you throuh the process step by step.  and its FREE!
177124
It depends on where his country is, but I had a destination wedding, they specialize in doing weddings in other countries.  You can go to www.destinationweddings.com, and for $50 they will set you up with a representative that will do everything for you - from travel arrangements, venue, officiants, etc.