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Marriage

Well before getting married:

• Be aware that approx. half of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce
• Be aware that approx. 1 million children in the U.S. are affected by divorce each year

• Discuss the following about you and your prospective spouse:

  • Your goals and dreams
  • Where in the world, U.S., etc. you would like to live
  • Whether you would like to have children
  • How you would raise children, e.g., religion, discipline

• Consider the financial implications of getting married, e.g., taxes, job benefits

If one of you has substantially more in assets than the other, and/or, if it is not the first marriage for either of you:

• Consider a pre-nuptial agreement (be aware that suggesting a pre-nuptial agreement can create an atmosphere of mistrust, especially for a first marriage)

If you decide to have a pre-nuptial agreement:

• Each of you should be represented by a separate attorney
• Specify how assets will be handled in the event that one of you dies and the other gets remarried

After getting married:

Regularly:

• Ensure you make time to talk and listen to each other
• Ensure you have some time alone