Chris WilliamsonThe Craziest Prenup A Divorce Attorney Has Ever Seen
Chris Williamson
A Weight-Based Alimony Clause 0:00
Asked about the strangest provision ever seen in a prenuptial agreement, the divorce attorney describes one that was actually enforceable: for every ten pounds the wife gained during the marriage, she would lose fifty thousand dollars in alimony per year. The hosts work out that gaining fifty pounds would cost a quarter of a million dollars annually, and they react with a mix of shock and dark humor at how severe the penalty is.
Women Bringing Their Own Demands 5:02
The attorney explains that in current prenup negotiations, young women are increasingly showing up with their own lists of conditions rather than simply signing whatever the wealthier partner proposes. Since the client with more money is usually the man, prenup talks now often include the woman stating what she would need to feel protected. The attorney frames a healthy prenup conversation as both partners asking what they owe each other, since every marriage ends either in death or divorce, and argues that neither giving a spouse nothing nor automatically splitting everything in half feels fair. Some real examples mentioned include specific monthly personal care budgets for things like cosmetic expenses during the marriage.
When Prenups Became Common 8:31
The attorney notes that prenups have existed for a long time and became genuinely enforceable around the 1960s, though they only became popular with the general public in roughly the last twenty years, as people began treating marriage's high failure rate as something to plan for rather than leave to chance. The conversation turns to divorce statistics, including the oddity that divorce rates calculated per marriage rather than per person can appear misleadingly high, and that many couples who fail never formally divorce, either separating permanently without paperwork or staying together unhappily rather than split assets.
Being Honest When Attraction Changes 11:31
The discussion shifts to whether a partner has an obligation to speak up if they're no longer attracted to someone who has gained weight. The attorney argues yes, framing honesty about physical and health changes as an act of looking out for each other, best raised early rather than after fifty pounds have already been gained, since relationships fail when changes go unaddressed instead of being designed around and discussed directly.
Naming Changes Out Loud 13:00
The discussion turns to how couples should openly name changes in their relationship, whether it is a shift in sex drive, the arrival of kids, or feeling less confident about one's body. The point is to say it out loud early, since both partners might actually be fine with the change once it is acknowledged.
Catching Problems Early 13:31
The conversation notes that it is better to raise concerns before they become large, using the example of noticing a partner's weight change right away rather than waiting, so the couple can discuss whether the shift will affect them long term.
Subscribe And Sponsor Messages 14:02
The episode closes with a reminder to check that the YouTube subscribe button is actually pressed, since some viewers get unsubscribed automatically, followed by a sponsored segment promoting Element, an electrolyte drink the host has used daily for five years.
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