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Should it be compulsory for couples to sign a prenuptial agreement before marriage?
Let us look at the meanings of certain words before we get into the discussion. Compulsory: 1) necessary: required by law or an authority.

2) forced: caused by force, or using force to make somebody do something.

Prenuptial: Before marriage: occurring or existing before marriage.

Marriage: The joining of two as one.

On one hand, it is a bit ironic that two people wanting to join in marriage become one together; wants to keep everything else separate or keep above and away from the marriage. There are some instances where a prenup is beneficial like making sure children from another relationship are protected when it comes to inheritance. I also believe what an adult has inherited from their parent, especially property it should be protected and kept within the original family. Regardless, one should know a prenuptial agreement could be challenged in a court of law and can be voided.

The discussion before us, is should it be mandatory that couples have one? Laws and regulations are needed to keep an orderly society but, making prenuptials a requirement to marriage is a bit over the top. I believe it would be a waste of time and money for not only the couples but for our court system to enforce this.

Many people have no use for one as they are not wealthy, nor do they own a large amount of property. Another thing to consider is we all change our mind about how we feel about things and people. Our wealth will increase and decrease normally. In some couples, the wealth increases due to the part of both of them and not just one party.

We all have the right to choose whether we wish to marry and whom we wish to marry. If two adults are able to choose a partner, decide to marry then they should have the right to choose if they need, want, or desire a prenuptial agreement.

Too many times I feel our rights are taken away to benefit us by laws and such, when in reality some of these laws hinder us from choosing. There are a lot of rules and laws, which do protect us, and help maintain an orderly society but making a prenuptial a mandatory to marriage is just not necessary. A prenuptial can be challenged on a whim, anyone can file papers to review whether it will stand up in court or not. In a few cases, a prenup was challenged because one party was not represented by an attorney causing the prenup to be thrown out.

In our personal lives, let us keep the choice to choose. If too many marriages are failing then maybe, they should consider raising the age at which one can enter into a marriage. There are many other avenues to consider in protecting ones assets then forcing a contract on couples wishing to marry.

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