Maybe what entrepreneurs need is a "Series AA"-style prenup to protect startup equity?
Seeking protection from unforeseen changes is a prudent thing to do.
Since it is unlikely that unless there is a huge benefit to signing a prenuptial agreement a woman isn't likely going to an alternative is to trick her by getting married in a state with laws that are beneficial to the income earner and not the spouse. You promise a nice wedding at a country club in xyz state, she thinks it is sooo romantic and that you are awsome.
In reality when you dump her for a newer skinnier model she finds out that she has spent the last xx years with you for nothing because the state laws don't provide for an equal split of the assets. Out of kindness you buy her a used cheap RV so she isn't homeless and give her $200 so she can eat for a little bit while she signs up for welfare.
Since it is unlikely that unless there is a huge benefit to signing a prenuptial agreement a woman isn't likely going to
Then you don't marry her. Really, if someone isn't willing to sign a fair agreement for your (and her) protection before the relationship then you don't want to be with them.
she finds out that she has spent the last xx years with you for nothing
Apart from the enjoyment, the love, the emotional support and all of the other things that long term relationships are supposed to provide. If she's staying with you because she thinks there's going to be some financial payoff then there's something gravely wrong with the relationship.
exactly. instead, just leave the cash on a bureau top or bedside table where she can find it easily. the exchange is still implied on both parts, and you both still win because she gets her money reward earlier and the man doesn't have to worry about being destroyed financially 10 years down the line.
(tongue somewhat in cheek)
Say that in California, and the prenup is invalid.
Which is one reason nobody should ever be married in California.
You wouldn't get an investor without an agreement, you wouldn't get a co-founder without an agreement, you shouldn't get a wife without an agreement.
Yes - what's wrong with that? What do you think marriages are about? Business?
I doubt a prenup would prevent you from sharing your wealth with your wife though.
However, judges can and do use any technical or substantive problems with the prenup, however small, to justify striking down inequitable prenups. The usual problem: the wealthier spouse did not disclose all financial assets and liabilities. Something as simple as not disclosing a checking account with a $0.01 balance can invalidate a prenup protecting millions.
(IAAL)