Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Security
I will be getting married soon. I am 53 and Gene is 62. I will be leaving my job of 14 years, turning my house and car over to my son.
My question is. Do I have a right to ask my husband to be for a little money to be put in the bank in my name? Should this marriage not work out I would have a little something to fall back on. I'm giving up alot just to be with him. If the marriage doesn't work out, he'll still have his job, car and home. I'm the one that will be starting over. All I want is $5000.00 put in my name. This will cover deposit for an apartment, rent and utilities and some furniture. Am I being uneasonable?
5 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Security
Ok - here are my 2 cents!
If he is unwilling to be fair before you marry, I would be very, very worried.
As the old saying goes, don't throw out the baby with the bathwater!
Protect yourself.
If your "gut" says beware -- LISTEN!
If you end up divorced, the court will figure you were an adult and YOU created the situation you are in. Don't expect the judicial system to help you out of a problem you created!
Be careful!
If he's not loving and giving now, why would you expect him to change AFTER the marriage.
Re: Security
This is not a legal question. This is a question for a marriage counselor.
Re: Security
I completely agree with Mr. Grissom.
Also, to pose a question you did not ask, why are you turning over all of your assets to your (I assume) adult son? You are creating a terrible, financial situation for yourself. Security does not create itself, and you are willingly walking away from all the security that you have created for yourself.
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Ms. Langford is raising the same concern I have. People don't appreciate what they are given as much as when they earn it. Why are you giving everything you have to these two men? Rent or sell your house to your son; that will give you the money you need. And don't do it yourself or with his attorney. Get your own attorney to handle this; our Austin attorney Ms. Moore, can readily assist you with this and give you other valuable advice so you don't have to risk any of your financial security. The emotional security is your own responsibility.
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You need a prenup aggreement. Come see me and I can help.
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