When getting married, what are the general rules of thumb regarding assets?
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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
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Unless your going through a divorce and your husband/wife has stocks its a legal issue and not a investment check out my source found for Uvested stock options.  However if your looking for more infomation on legal resouces heres a google place to start.\nhttp://lawyercentral.blogspot.com \n\nHope this helps.
477281
You need to see an IFA (Independent Financial Adviser.)\n\nThere are ways in which to reduce/ mitigate your liability, but rules around these have changed in the recent budget. If you are looking to sell these properties, you will be left with more liquid assets, and therefore more choice. Certain trusts may be useful, nil rate band planning (if you are married), gifting monies. . . the list is endless.\n\nAn IFA will not normally charge for initial consultation, but will advise you thereafter of your options if they give you advice. (Commission and/ or fees)
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n Florida, all property acquired and income earned during the marriage is considered marital property and subject to “equitable distribution.” Equitable does not necessarily mean equal, although 50-50 is the norm. Note that property acquired prior to the marriage and property acquired by gift or inheritance, even during the marriage, is excluded.
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It sounds like you've already done your research since you stated that you'll get half of the assets.  You might also be entitled to alimony.
716370
all pre-nups are different.  it depends on the conditions set by the couple
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assets and liabilities (manager,worker,associate, etc)
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Keep them for good.  You should keep returns indefinitely.  You might be able to weed W-2's and things like that after seven years (assuming you filed on time) but anything relating to purchase of assets (home for most people) should be retained indefinitely.\n\nThe seven year rule for everything is a bad one to adhere to as it fails to take account of individual circumstances.  Even the IRS gives dodgy advice in this case!
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If you're happily married for 10 years without sitting down to discuss finances, you should be ANSWERING the questions. \n\nIf you can manage to keep your finances straight without having a big discussions and occasional resentment, than you should share your secrets with the rest of us hapless strugglers.
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Common law is shown as a legal status after 7 complete years of actually living together. However your 6 previous years before marriage are moot but anything bought before the marriage the he has brought into it with you, you may be intitled to percentages which increase if you have even ever paid or wrote a check for that beared your name.(utilities, mortgages, etc.) You then become an owner by association. Seek a qualified attorney as this she should have been aware of.
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i think someone can consider a prenup if u have a good assets like home, stocks or a big business.  some couples sign a prenup agreement because they want to make sure that if they end up with divorce, they can still keep their assets no matter what.  or they had a previous marriage that fell into a money nightmare.  most people consider this because they want to protect what they have.  and people who are most interested in this one are those are more wealthier than their partner.  i can say this is a good thing if you have some assets to protect and it can be a bad thing because its like u dont trust your partner.  u marrying someone because u love that person and u are willing to u share anything.  but it depends on how u view your opinion.
929809
Pre-nups are really just for marriage (hence the name).  If you would like to solidify your financial arrangments, have an attorney draw up a Property Status Agreement which clearly defines whose property is whose and what property is community.  It acts that same as a pre-nup, except that you aren't getting married.  \nYou will probably be advised to have seperate counsel from your boyfriend since you or him could be relinquishing property rights now or in the future.  Be sure to have an estate planning attorney draw up the PSA because if you're worried about being out on the street, you want to make sure the document will hold up in court.\nAlso, if Georgia is not a community property state, then you don't have to worry about any of this.\nGood luck!
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This can be a very big issue. A lot of marriages end over money issues. You two have GOT to sit down, put aside all specific issues at first, and concentrate on coming to an agreement on how you both are going to handle financial situations, especially large purchases. You have to come to an agreement on how the one will ask the other and define each of your boundaries. Then agree on how you will compromise. Above all, agree that you will first respect one another. Lay down the selfishness. THINGS are never as important as PEOPLE, especially the person you married. This said, it stands to reason that things should never come before each other. After you agree on how to communicate and compromise, then introduce specific issues.
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If you are marrying someone that is wealthier than you and doesn't make you sign a prenup.  Haha! A wedding should be a celebration of you and your spouse getting married. Do what you want to do to make it special, but I wouldn't look at as an investment.
735140
If married no problems but if just living together DO NOT have a joint bank acct,,,,Keep your money in your name and protect your butt,,,everything should be  split, 50/50 including sex,,,,smiles, Good Luck ps Money causes more problems than  any other subject and mode of living,
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Here is a situation where an objective third party can be helpful: your attorney.\n\nSay something like this: "Honey, I think we should talk to a lawyer before we marry, just to make sure that all the Ts are crossed and all the I's are dotted. You know, marriage is a legal contract. How does 2 p.m. Thursday work for you?"\n\nThen, at the appointed time, go to see the attorney. Have him or her explain what you are doing there and why. Don't say much, only agree with the attorney. If your partner explodes, then you know he or she is only after your money.
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Get a loan.  or you can marry someone who has money.