Prenup tips

[Adam Craig]

I am getting married next June to a girl I have been friends with since high school and dating for 4 years. She is the least selfish/greedy person I have been in a relationship. Even though I trust her and don't plan on divorcing, it never hurts to get some insurance (prenup).

BACKGROUND -

I have an internet business that has an agi of about 200K. I also have my own hoem and 6 rental properties all purchased in the last 2 years. If I were to sell everything my net worth is around 275K. She makes 40K as a dietician but will be quitting or switching to part time when we get married. 

I am going to find an attorney and talk about a prenup in the coming weeks. What are some common things I should know about what I can and cannot do. If the worst were to happen (divorce) - I defiantly want to make sure she is taken care of, I just dont want her to walk off with half of my real estate business.

I purchased all this real estate while single, but plan on purchasing more as a married man. Can I make sure to protect these assets and future real estate through a prenup? 

[Elizabeth Colegrove]

@Adam Craig 

As a wife who has given up her career for her husband's I would be VERY careful about those views. (BTW I am 26.5 and have been married for 4.5 years so were were married young.) You know the old saying, your actions can dictate future events.

You said in your message,

"She makes 40K as a dietician but will be quitting or switching to part time when we get married."

So she's giving up her career but yet "I just dont want her to walk off with half of my real estate business."

Please don't take this badly but you might want to reevaluate getting married. I don't think you understand what it means. Two becomes one, what is his is hers. If you are not ready to take the step at your young age and combine everything than you might want to reevaluate and wait. There is nothing wrong with getting later in life. Not everyone is ready to get married young.

On the other hand, your attitude, ticks me off and I am a STRANGER. Can't image what you future wife thinks.