Will a prenup strengthen or ruin a relationship? Share your views!
How will you react if your partner were to give you a list of things s/he wants from you, just in case your marriage doesn't work out?
Well, after Maneka Gandhi raised her voice for recognising prenuptial agreements (prenups) in the country, this issue is gaining popularity.
Legally defined, 'prenup' is a contract which a couple enters before their marriage, civil union or any other agreement.
This happens prior to the main agreement by the people intending to marry.
The content of a prenuptial agreement can vary widely. However, it commonly includes provisions for division of property and spousal support in the event of divorce or break up of marriage.
This topic has received mixed reactions from the society: few think prenups can ruin the relationship, others think it's good to know your partner's expectations before hand, and there are few who are unaware of what prenups are.
Commenting about prenups, a young graduate said she'd never want a prenup as she finds it stupid. Listing her needs before getting into a relationship will not let her be comfortable with her partner.
Meanwhile, a middle-aged management worker said he wouldn't mind sharing his requirements with his partner.
According to him, it'll make things easier between the two.
The other person already is aware of her partner's expectations, just in case the marriage doesn't work out.
A mother of two, who has been in the look-out for an eligible bride for her son, said that prenups kill the essence of marriage.
They not only distance the couple, but also fill their mind with fear that the relation might not work.
However, many graduation students are of the opinion that recognising prenups is a good thing because it'll give security to their relationship.
Only time will tell if prenups will work…
Will it benefit both spouses, especially women to get their right to maintenance or marital property, saving them the trouble of a cumbersome, expensive legal battle after separation?
Or will it destroy the relationship before it starts?
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