LPT: Get a Prenup. It is far easier to decide how materials and custody should be divided while both parties are on good terms. It'll save you both a lot of time and money.

"She'd only be screwing herself over if she signs for 50/50".

Is it possible that some women would consider 50/50 a fair and just proposition, and would sign it because they like to do the right thing? And that a woman would believe in the golden rule to treat others the way you wish to be treated? And that by signing such a document, the woman would be showing that she is fair-minded, and has confidence in her partner? And that such displays of character and confidence would make divorce that much less likely? And would make the marriage that much better? And that by having a good marriage, she would be helping herself? Sometimes, kindness is the best policy.

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