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Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 17:31:05 -1000
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> > b. How can I get married in a "separation de biens"? - I heard that
> > here all mariages are in a community of goods, which is not really our
> > choice but if I mention a "prenuptial agreement" to people here, they
> > look at me as if I was coming from another planet...
>
> [Michael Rys] It depends on the US state where you live
> whether you have community of goods. A prenuptial is still
> useful in these states since at least some of them only apply
> to goods collected during your common household days in that
> state. A prenupt would allow you to separate and identify
> what each of you bring into the marriage.
>
> As to the stares: My experience is that many (but not all)
> Americans (especially women) seem to be brain-washed into
> thinking that life peaks when you walk down the ail to get
> married and cannot understand why one wants to have some
> legal contracts done that brings the notion of marriage into
> the legal and day-to-day realm (not realizing that marriage
> is a legal concept). So just get a lawyer or notary and
> disregards your friends.
A good resource for this is also http://www.premaritalagreement.com.
They also sell a DIY kit there. After all, marriage is still the leading
cause of divorce.... ;-)
Best, Massimo
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Received on Wed Nov 21 2001 - 05:19:45 PST
