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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I wonder if he used post-nup but really means something else. Upon hearing that you two are the only married ones, I would give him the benefit of the doubt here. I'm thinking his family suggested a way to make sure that "outsiders" (spouses, future spouses, etc.) stay out of the business dealings. I'm thinking there is a way that this can be done on a business level, and not on a personal/post-nup level. [/quote]

+1- I work in wealth management and it's very likely that the family was given this advice by an attorney or advisor.  The drama involved if someone gets a divorce is brutal.  I would hear him out and see if he has a proposed agreement drafted.  If so, get it reviewed by your own lawyer, & make sure you have a clear understanding of the current ownership structure (is it a corporation or partnership? What is the current valuation of the business, etc).  I'd do a lot of homework before seeing an attorney so you understand what the division of  assets would be now V after post nup.  Make sure you consider retirement accounts, insurance policies etc .... Consider debt incurred as well as the potential profit, it might be beneficial for you if business goes south to have something in place.

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Listen to this poster, and the posters who advocate treating this purely as a business, not a personal matter.  Take the most hard-headed business like approach possible to this, do your homework, and get a good lawyer to advise you and review all documents for the protection of you and your children in ways your DH may not understand at all.

Ignore all the posters advocating divorce now or making this out to be a case of marital infidelity and just presume this was a family recommendation that your DH's family convinced him was necessary. Do not be an apologetic dishrag; this is the time to emulate Jessica Pearson or Diana Lockhart.  If your DH has never seen this side of you it's time he did; if he has never showed this side to his family, it's time he did.[/quote]

Best advice- I agree 100%. Separate the emotions from the business side of the request. There are pluses as well as minuses to a post nup- a good lawyer can help you protect yourself and your kids and provide for you as well, if the money does come through.[/quote]

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