Marriage contract!

[llllary 0]

Hi everyone!

My finance told me he was going to pay to lawer for Marriage Contract. We are not married yet. It's been 5 days in America. The lawer said its going take a while, but I don't to stay at home so long. I wilould like to work etc.

Should I actually worry about something? How many of you went through contracts like that.

Any advice, any comment about the case is very helpful. Thank you so much guys.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

I think you are talking about a prenuptial agreement, better known as a prenup. Seems like this should have been discussed before you arrived in the US for your marriage. Here is another thread about it. You can search for more > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412741-prenup-agreement-discussion/

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[Capital Z 51]

What do you mean by marriage contract? Do you mean a real marriage or just paper marriage. You arrived on Fiance visa so you have some time in your hand till you two get married and make things smooth. Legal process takes time so be patient.

[Ontarkie 14,444]

He just sprung this on you after you came to the US? That is horrible if he did.

Do not sign anything till you have a your own lawyer to go over it.

It is best to have a lawyer who is fluent in your own language for you to fully understand what you're signing.

Do not use his lawyer.

[p-ana 933]

Also remember that you only have 90 days to get married, the lawyer better hurry up.

[lacolinab13 86]

As others have said, do not sign any sort of prenuptial agreement without having your own lawyer (NOT your fiance's lawyer) look over it. Can you afford to hire a lawyer?

Had you two discussed signing a prenup, or a timeline for getting married and adjusting your status? It's very understandable that you want to move forward quickly so that you can get a job, drive, etc ...

Edited May 31, 2016 by lacolinab13

[Rich and Wen 101]

If that's a prenuptial agreement he want you to sign, it probably will not be enforceable. You do not bring someone to another country (having given up their previous life) to be married within 90 days, and then ask them to sign a pre-nup. Most courts will throw it out as being made under duress.

[gpiper 77]

Fair point Rich.

Having said that you see countless cases which contradict each other based upon a judges preference or a particular jurisdiction they cover.

Is there true case law that gives clarity one way or other. Really not playing fair if he has sprung this in you as if it's a genuine engagement then surely you would have had all this ironed out in advance.

Maybe he was scared if he broached the subject that you wouldn't even agree to coming. You know him better than anyone here so listen to your gut instincts. Is he pushing you into a corner or is he genuine and just being careful.

After all we don't know if this is a second marriage for him, does he have children from a previous relationship who he wants to protect.

Are his.... Ahem ... Assets sizeable? In which case his own family might be saying that he needs to have something written in to protect the wider family...

All sorts of scenarios but number one is.. Is what he has asked making you want to run for the hills... If so listen to that voice and truly weigh up what your future life might be like.

Sit down and discuss with him what his reasons are behind it and his intentions.. Before you get to lawyers etc.. That way you can compare what he us saying to you and what is in the "legal document". Communication is the key to any marriage so put it into practice!