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To ask millionaire partner to agree to this term in ‘prenup’

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junohername · 01/10/2024 15:01

Plan is we will be cohabiting and planning this move in the next 12 months after my dd finishes secondary school.
I won’t uproot myself or my (older) DH without some kind of security I want no claim on any of his assets -I’m a broke single mum with a small home in my own name (which I plan to rent out) I’ve had years of making ends meet and that’s fine by me.
I will pay all expenses towards my dc food/car etc and dp will pay mortgage and bills -
in case the relationship should break down I want written into an agreement that I have 6 months to relocate - I may have to sell my house if we settle in the new place (Dd will be at college etc) and an assurance we will not be kicked out
He thinks this is too long and wants me to revise the terms
Long term he would like for me to work for his company - I want to remain independent and work outside of the business again to cover myself in case our relationship goes south
I love him- he’s a good man- 3 years in no red flags but my divorce was hideous and I think ironing out everything before is sensible moving forwards
I don’t want to worry my family by asking them (they’d be my go to usually)
any advice would be great received
We would be moving to a beautiful area for a fresh start (lots of trauma here) and it will be a beautiful big home so in that respect it will be better than where we are.
I do NOT want to ever marry again so I’m guessing rather than prenuptial this would be a pre cohabitation agreement drawn up legally

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junohername · 01/10/2024 15:14

DownThePubWithStevieNicks · 01/10/2024 15:12

Agree it’s in nobody’s interests that you stay in his home for 6 months if you split. Is there a way to put a sum of money away in your name to use if you need to leave?

This is something I had not thought of

Relocation fund?

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Bananalanacake · 01/10/2024 15:14

Have a relationship without living together, move so you are closer to him but don't live with him.

junohername · 01/10/2024 15:13

Uproot DC sorry autocorrect

yes I am sure - I am privy to accounts and have helped him with business transactions he’s very open and honest in that respect

I hear what you are saying - I do not want to find myself in a position where we can be kicked out and given a week

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DownThePubWithStevieNicks · 01/10/2024 15:12

Agree it’s in nobody’s interests that you stay in his home for 6 months if you split. Is there a way to put a sum of money away in your name to use if you need to leave?

TillyKister · 01/10/2024 15:08

I guess it would depend on the reason the relationship breaks down. If he turns out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing, and vile to live with, would you want to remain under the same roof as him for 6 months? That's awful long time if you're unhappy.

You say you don't want to uproot your DH? Is he moving with you to live with this millionaire?

Are you sure he's a millionaire?

Overwhelmedandunsure · 01/10/2024 15:06

6 months isn’t all that long if you need to remove tenants from your home, should you proceed with your plan to rent it out.
I can see that it might seem like an eternity if you’re not getting on though.
Could a compromise be that he pays 6 months rent for a suitable property for you and DC?

SummerInSun · 01/10/2024 15:04

I think if you had broken up, staying in the same house with him for six months would be pretty unbearable for everyone involved, including your DC. I'd drop it to three months.

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