Topic : 02/09 Sign on the Line!

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Created on : Friday, February 02, 2007, 03:14:59 pm
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Marriage contracts are not only for the rich and famous. More and more couples ask each other to sign on the line -- sometimes when they've already been married for years! Leah says her husband of four years, Gary, wants her to sign a postnuptial agreement that says everything they have is his. Gary says his greatest fear is Leah taking half his assets, and she deserves nothing but her clothes, her ring and her car. Does Gary love his money more than he loves his wife? Then, Darlene says her estranged husband, Bobby, is the cheapest, most selfish man she has ever met. Bobby says Darlene has already left him twice, and he can't trust her. He refuses to get back together unless Darlene signs a "quit claim" and agrees to relinquish what he says are his assets. Darlene is outraged by Bobby's actions and says she can't trust him. Is she right to think this could be a set-up? Can Bobby and Darlene come to terms and reconcile their relationship? In a marriage, is it ever right to draw a line and say, "What's mine is mine"? Find out what Dr. Phil thinks and share your thoughts here.

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frustrated
February 9, 2007, 6:58 am PST

Watch you back with him

I am sorry but I really think that this guy is a piece of work.  I feel that he probably wants to protect himself, which I can see but at the same time he is totally selfish.  I also think if she signed that post-nup that he would leave her eventually.  He doesnt care enough about her to respect her to ask her to sign away everything after  5 years.  He has something up his sleeve I believe and that is why he wants a post-nup.
 
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February 9, 2007, 7:01 am PST

How stupid is that!

 More to the point of being insane. One again Dr. Phil is off in some dream world.

Setting aside the individual peoples sitautions for now, what makes Dr. Phil believe when a woman files for divorce he should still care enough about her and respect her enough to want to support her for the rest of her life? WHAAA? Oh sure dear, you've filed to divorce me but I still love and respect you enough, even though it's you that made this decision, I still want to give you anything you want to walk away with it. Talk about shades of Zaza Gabor; "I'm the best housekeeper in the world. Every time I get divorced I keep the house."

Even the "judge", nothing one sided about her postion lol, was saying *she* should walk away with everything *she* can.

Just like when my wife filed for divorce she thought she would just walk away with everything she thought she was entitled to. If the judge was Dr. Phil there would have been no reasonable decision.

The divorce never went through because the judge "taught" her just because she thought she was entitled didn't make it fact. We have reconciled because she came to realize that just because she thinks it, doesn't make it fact.
 
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chillin'
February 9, 2007, 7:05 am PST

02/09 Sign on the Line!

Quote From: groovy

Upon inheriting a six-figure sum of money from my grandmother five years ago, I decided that should I ever remarry, I'll get a prenup.  There was no man on the horizon to "distrust."  This was purely an insurance policy to protect my assets.  Fast forward 5 years later, and I'm in a serious relationship with Mr. Right.  I told my boyfriend about this and he said, "Whatever you want to do, honey.  I'm not in it for the money."  He's not the slightest bit offended nor does he question the seriousness of my commitment.

 Doesn't it really depend on who has the most to gain or lose on who is in favor of a prenup or not.  There's a lot of blood suckers out there that can hide it very well before the marriage. Also can become one after the marriage.

When people get tired of marriage, for whatever reason they have, divorce is far too easy, and no-fault, they add more value to themselves than maybe is reality.
 
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February 9, 2007, 7:05 am PST

Guest stars

We liked the topic.  My husband and I watch the show together and we both agree that the Judge did not behave like a judge should.  She could have spoke without screaming.  She was there to give her legal opinion, not to yell at the other guests.  Guest stars like her bring the show down in our opinion.  In the future, we hope there are less sensational guest experts.  Thank you.
 
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chillin'
February 9, 2007, 7:13 am PST

02/09 Sign on the Line!

Prenup....sure! This is really ridiculous!! Too late buddy:P
 
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February 9, 2007, 7:20 am PST

Not Signing? Why Not?

Quote From: bjk100

There is no way I would sign anything. If a guy is asking you to sing such a thing it is because he has something in the works. He is getting things in line so he can leave you and take it all and leave you high and dry. No husband that is in a stable relationship would think of asking his wife to do such a thing. Dont sign a thing, girl. Take this as a warning. Get a lawyer..you will need one soon!

Bonnie K.

Niles, mi. 

I have one very good example why people should sign.... Britney Spears/Kevin Federline.... Are you stupid enough to be Britney?
 
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February 9, 2007, 7:21 am PST

Facts

Here are the facts. Over 50% of marriages will end in divorce. No one, including myself, planned on getting divorced when they got married but it happens. Also, most people get married too young to really understand how they will change over the next 10 years.

 

Here is an idea. How about the non-working spouse create their own financial stability and get a job or degree. In the case of the second couple on the show, this guy had been building his business since 1980 and this "judge" claims the wife had put so much into it. They didnt have kids so how busy could she have been? And, only being married for 4 years doesn't warrant much even if they do divorce. Why do people think they have a "right" to be taken care of. I Love my wife but also know she doesn't need me or my money. I get tired of these dependent people thinking they are owed something for being married. Now if she had been there from the beginning, sure, she gets a share but I still feel the one who actually did the work deserves the lions share.

 

As far as the first couple, sounds like they both make money do each should go their own way. They both seemed a bit strange and deserve each other. I feel sorry for either ones future spouse/girlfriend/boyfriend.

 
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February 9, 2007, 7:35 am PST

Guys, you are going to get a tax deduction

I have to laugh at you guys, no prenuptial and you married them!

 

Bobby 3 ½ and Gary 4 years of marriage and you risk half of everything that your worked for during the past 20+ years. The spouses will make more through the divorce than any job they could have had during the marriage. Is this fair?  But that’s only the beginning, the longer that you stay married the longer she gets alimony but alimony is tax deductible.  There is a FL court cases for permanent alimony after only 4 days of marriage. I’ll probably get a letter from the State Bar to stop giving out free legal advise.

 

You are realized your mistake and now want your spouse to sign a post nuptial, well good luck. By the venomous statements of the Judge in the front row you don’t stand a chance. The price of being successful is losing more than half of what you earned and saved.

 
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February 9, 2007, 7:56 am PST

Gold diggers

Quote From: julie1418

What responsibility do you have for marrying someone whose only asset was her looks? Did you understand the definition of marriage before you made the vows?
You need to ask Gary and Bobby why they would risk half of everything that they have worked for in 20+ years on a less than 4 year marriage.   The men didn't protect their assets and the wifes are digging for gold.   
 
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February 9, 2007, 7:58 am PST

What's Love got to do with it?

It's all about the money!  I'm not against pre-nups and would sign one if asked - - but not a post-nup!  That's just some jerk who has already made up his mind to leave you trying to get away with everything you both worked for!  And, I'm not going to sign a pre-nup that doesn't protect me and leave me with the secure life.

 

We make decisions about how to live as a couple, what neighborhood, what cars , what schools, how many kids,  - - why should one person (and probably the kids) have to change her whole way of living just because some ass is going thru a mid life crisis? Even when we don't "work" we still make valuable contributions that make the family "go".

 

both these women need to leave these jerks and get  some self esteem.  These guys just don't like these women!!!! He doesn't like you!!!  Anybody that would put you out on the streets  does not love you!  I say  - -Get lost creep!

 

...what's up with the judge?  She's scary!

 

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