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Unusual Prenups Setting New Trend:
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Premarital contracts now include cash for kids, cheating and “skinny” clauses. Sta n g e La w F ir m , PC
Nowadays, couples negotiate the terms of their marriage in the form of a prenuptial agreement. While prenups are getting to be quite common, the terms being set are becoming more outrageous. These so- called “lifestyle clauses” include: “No piano playing while the husband is home,” “Wife not allowed to cut her hair” and “if the wife were to get pregnant, she’d have to have an abortion. He was in his 40s but didn’t want to have more kids. That was one of the craziest,” says Nancy Chemtob, a New York celebrity-divorce lawyer who is used to getting eccentric requests from her clients. How far will these clauses go? According to the article “New York’s Craziest Prenups,” by the New York Post, they are no longer exclusively for the wealthy. However, there is a real question about whether clauses such as these are even enforceable. Practically speaking, they are probably not, but many are apparently not deterred. One cheating clause stipulates that if a soon-to-be husband would cheat, his wife would get more money, $100,000 in the event of a divorce, and $140,000 if the husband cheated on her.
These so-called “lifestyle clauses” have nearly doubled in the past five years and are becoming more extreme. One stated: “If husband is rude or cruel to wife’s parents, husband agrees to pay $10,000 for each infraction.” Another: “If I become pregnant, husband agrees to pay wife $50,000 for carrying each child.” Clauses go on to include everything from a “smoke-free household” to “skinny clauses” that state if the wife exceeds a certain weight, she forfeits her allowance and if her husband weighs more than agreed to, he would pay wife $10,000. “New York is getting a hold of this and the men think this is a safety net to ensure skinny,” according to Patti Stranger, host of Bravo’s “Millionaire Matchmaker.” Another man dictates four home-cooked meals a week or his wife loses her shopping allowance. The list goes on and on.
Marcy Kaplan-Gold made her wedding and prenup experience into a move titled: “The Pre-nup.” She says,” I was literally planning my wedding and planning my divorce at the same time, going from bridesmaid dress fittings to lawyer meetings.” However, ten years have passed and the couple is still married. Her husband, Eric Gold who is a Hollywood producer, later apologized. Some would say these clauses are cold and unromantic, but feel they are necessary to establish the framework of marriage-one of the most important decisions anyone can make. One marriage mediator believes that thinking you need a prenup is “dangerous and it wreck marriages,” and calls lawyers who accommodate these lifestyle clauses “irresponsible.” Supporters, on the other hand, say the bonds of marriage ultimately stick. “Out of all our prenups, 90 percent are still married,” says Chemtob, “but I do see a lot of tears before the signing.” Negotiating a prenuptial agreement does not seem like the most romantic choice, but for many couples, it is the smart one. It allows marrying couples to protect their separate property during a marriage. At Stange Law Firm, PC, we help clients draft enforceable prenuptial agreements, and review and litigate them. For help regarding your specific situation, Stange Law Firm offers a free half hour consultation. Call us at 314-963-4700 or visit us online at St. Louis Prenuptial Agreement Lawyers. Source: New York’s craziest prenups, by Doree Lewak, New York Post
One longtime lawyer says, “These kinds of clauses are usually associated with someone who is very insecure or who has had a bad situation in the past.” They go so far to say that a wife cannot even look at another man. Access our mobile website with a mobile device.
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