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he have been saved from the result of making such a dire mistake? Well nobody could save him from plunging into a relationship with a woman he somewhat naively trusted would treat him as well as his first wife. Did she deserve so much of his money? Probably not - but then that's not the essence of the issue. He's still unfathomably wealthy, but no doubt licking the wounds to his soul and ego - and no "prenup" could have protected him from those.

The best thing that could possibly be done to protect people against such outcomes would be to encourage them to approach marriage with due preparation and forethought and to not allow their heads to be ruled by their hearts. This is a tricky thing in itself. There are no guarantees. But all our society can do is make provision for such things as pre-marriage counseling, make printed material available with words of advice and wisdom for those who apply for a marriage licence and generally promote longevity of marriage in every way possible.

If more is done to promote the quality and survival of marriage relationships, and to uphold the institution of marriage as a sacred pillar of society, that will do more to address the prevalence of divorce and its related issues than making prenuptial agreements the norm. I am sure a large percentage of couples do not want to take such action and should not be forced to do so.

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