The Craziest Prenup A Divorce Attorney Has Ever Seen

Extreme Prenup Clause [0:11]

• The craziest enforceable prenup clause mentioned involved a wife losing $50,000 in alimony for every 10 pounds gained during the marriage.
• This could amount to a quarter-million dollars if the weight gain was 50 pounds.

  "well i mean you put on 50 pounds it's a quarter million dollars yeah not that dramatic yeah i mean it's horrible"

Hypothetical Scenarios [0:34]

• The discussion humorously explores hypothetical scenarios: gaining weight for sexual acts and losing weight triggering rewards.
• One scenario imagines a partner gaining weight until they "explode" or become an "800 pound wife."

  "you'd be like my 800 pound wife yeah you'd be bringing you'd be bringing home buttermilk you'd be like i want to see what i have"

Public Transport Chivalry [2:01]

• The speaker recounts offering seats to women on crowded subways and receiving polarized reactions: either surprise or immediate acceptance.
• This highlights a perceived romantic element in traditional chivalry that still resonates with some.

  "and then when they you like you leave they're like thank you or whatever they get such a like moved by it"

Modern Prenup Demands [3:14]

• Young women are increasingly entering prenup negotiations with specific demands, such as a personal care budget.
• While men typically initiate prenups, women are able to voice their conditions and needs.

  "i see a lot of young women coming in with like a list of things that they're gonna demand but like more water for example like they want a is that a hint"

The History of Prenups [5:29]

• Prenuptial agreements have existed for a long time, with enforceability becoming significant since the 1960s and popularity surging in the last 20 years.
• This rise is attributed to increased marriage failure rates, prompting couples to create their own rule sets rather than relying solely on government-defined ones.

  "pre-nups have been around a long time they've been enforceable in a real way since the 1960s"

Divorce Rate Statistics [6:14]

• The discussion touches on the nuances of divorce rate statistics, explaining how second and third marriages have higher failure rates.
• It clarifies that statistics can be skewed by individuals with multiple divorces, impacting the average.

  "well their second and third marriages have a higher divorce rate so when you deal with the guys in the navy seals have got over a hundred percent divorce rate"

Relationship Accountability [7:45]

• The importance of partners holding each other accountable, not just regarding weight but other self-care aspects, is emphasized.
• Open communication about changes in a relationship, such as decreased intimacy or physical changes, is presented as key to a successful partnership versus one on "default."

  "i think you have an obligation to say there's there's tact i agree and it's not just about the weight i mean that's a very pointed way of doing it"