Woman refuses to sign prenup, father-in-law pressures her after being skeptical she will take half of their family business in the case of divorce: “His wife didn’t sign one, why should I?”

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    AITA for refusing to sign a prenup after marriage?

    Prenuptial Agreement this day of in the year hereinafter referred to as Prospective Husband, and as follows: hereinafter referred to as Prospective Wife, hereby near future and wish to come and property
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    My husband (35M) and I (33F) have been married for 6 years and together for 10 (we knew each other forever, lol). We have 3 kids. When we got married, we were both pharmacists. Two years into our marriage, my husband opened a family business with his father, and the business is doing really well.
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    My husband gets 50% of the net revenue and owns a good amount of money, but everything is tied. up in the company, and the balance is updated every year as the business grows. His father is worried that if we ever get divorced, I'll ask for half of the business's money, so he wants me to sign a document relinquishing that right.
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    For context, we're Muslims, and in Islam, the woman is entitled to what was agreed upon prior to marriage in case of divorce. For me, that amount is around $120,000, and our house is already 50/50, so I wouldn't ask for anything more. However, I don't want to sign anything. I feel
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    my husband should trust me when I say I would never ask for half of his share ins the business.
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    I also pointed out that his dad didn't ask his mom to sign such a document, so why should I have to? So, AITA for refusing to sign this?
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    WHODATSAIDD • 9h ago It must be doing really well for him to ask about it now, do not sign. NTA
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    Studious_Noodle • 9h ago If you're in the US I'd tell you to consult a lawyer immediately. This is not something you should have to handle alone, or be forced into.
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    • Tyberious 9h ago NTA Sounds to me he is working on an exit strategy
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    More_Good_Advice • 9h ago I think he is asking because he is looking for an exit strategy. Please get a lawyer. Please go to couples counseling.
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    This is a big yellow flag. Men who are wealthy and happy do not ask these questions
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    Impossible-Fly-8236 • 9h ago It's reasonable to feel uncomfortable signing something that implies distrust in your marriage
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    cthulularoo • 9h ago Technically a Post-nup. Money and family is always a tricky subject. Is he offering you anything for this consideration?
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    You're technically entitled to this money because as his wife, you helped him build the business. If he wants you to give up something you're entitled to, there's got to be some sort of compensation for it. Its not even a trust issue for me, its just you shouldn't be screwed over.
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    NTA, get a lawyer to help cover your bat.
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    EatMyCupcakeLA • 9h ago Tell him no, what's he gonna do? Divorce you as you take half?
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    Scary_Sarah ⚫9h ago yikes NTA do not sign do not sign do not sign
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    Mean_Designer_3690 • 9h ago Don't sign. Be honest tell him you find it suspicious that now he wants to change the terms of your marriage.
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    Ok_... 9h ago Edited 9h ago I am very cynical. There is a reason they are asking for this now. I would find out who's going on those trips out of town when you stay home with his kids. Get a lawyer and if NOTHING is
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    going on, he shouldn't be concerned that you what to take care of yourself. If he protests way too much, again, there is a reason. Update me.

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