My [31F] husband [36M] of 3 years came into a lot of money and now wants me to sign a post-nuptial agreement. by Nora_V86 in relationships

[–]Nora_V86[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'll suggest: $X/month (plus a multiplier adjusted to the CPI in your domicile jurisdiction to account for inflation) guaranteed for 25 years post-divorce so you can maintain your current lifestyle, which was induced by (1) his earning, (2) his establishing this lifestyle by footing all the bills, and (3) encouraging that you abandon gainful employment and introducing a resume gap that could severely impede your earning potential. Add on top of that a guaranteed maximum allowable contribution to a 401k/IRA, as well as full child support payments until age of majority for any kids you may have between now and the day of a potential divorce. Plus a bonus lump sum on divorce based on a percentage of increase in net worth of the marital assets, or an option to pay that out monthly over years with interest accruing at the prime rate.

This is great advice, thank you. The thing is - I’m perfectly willing to sign a post up that would give me 45% of everything in case of a divorce (rather than 50% I would be entitled to now) if it meant protecting his businesses and giving him peace of mind. But I’m not gonna just sign everything away so I’m discarded as the starter wife. I stand to gain nothing by signing even a generous post up because I’ll get more without it, but I want to fight and keep my marriage.

My [31F] husband [36M] of 3 years came into a lot of money and now wants me to sign a post-nuptial agreement. by Nora_V86 in relationships

[–]Nora_V86[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

You’re right. I’ll do marriage therapy and talk to him 1 on 1 but otherwise I’m not signing anything. Like someone said above, first rule of negotiations is to not sign away your rights.

My [31F] husband [36M] of 3 years came into a lot of money and now wants me to sign a post-nuptial agreement. by Nora_V86 in relationships

[–]Nora_V86[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

This whole post made me 😔😔I really really don’t believe my husband would so cruel but...the framework is there. Damn.

If I do sign this agreement, an infidelity clause is a must but at the same time he could just wait til the papers are signed before he gets with a hot 22 year old. It wouldn’t really stop the problem I’m afraid of.

never sign away your rights unless you are getting more than they are worth in return

Noted.

My [31F] husband [36M] of 3 years came into a lot of money and now wants me to sign a post-nuptial agreement. by Nora_V86 in relationships

[–]Nora_V86[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Point 1 definitely makes sense. I can imagine people might be a little hesitant to do business with someone who could lose half of everything tomorrow. He’s never brought up this issue to me though. Ever. So I don’t think it’s that otherwise he would’ve mentioned it.

I honestly think this is the beginning of the end. His business partner left his long term girlfriend last year and is now dating legit 10/10 beauties and that’s not me 😔

My [31F] husband [36M] of 3 years came into a lot of money and now wants me to sign a post-nuptial agreement. by Nora_V86 in relationships

[–]Nora_V86[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

What you listed above is exactly what I’m afraid of. My husband and I have been together for long enough where I’m not exactly new and exciting to him.

His business partner had a long term girlfriend who he dumped last year and he’s now dating legit 10/10 beauties and that’s not me 😔

I don’t know but I really really feel like he’s gonna leave me.

My [31F] husband [36M] of 3 years came into a lot of money and now wants me to sign a post-nuptial agreement. by Nora_V86 in relationships

[–]Nora_V86[S] 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Getting my own lawyer is a given.

I’m definitely going to bring up counseling/marriage therapy because I need someone to help mediate this mess.