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Discuss Financial Issues Before You Get Married

Posted By Administrator on November 5, 2009

As a Connecticut lawyer, I often represent people who are seeking divorce. One of the most common reasons they site for the breakdown of the marriage is money. Rather, differences in opinion over financial issues and strategies.

An article published in the New York Times suggests that couples talk about four main points before walking down the aisle: financial ancestry (history), credit (history and habits), control (who will pay bills, etc.) and affluence (individual goals for wealth).

Read the article: Money Talks to Have Before Marriage.

[Source: Alabama Divorce & Family Law Attorney Blog]

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One Response to “Discuss Financial Issues Before You Get Married”

Gwen says:

November 6, 2009 at 8:53 pm

Thanks for sharing this post! -Gwen

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