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by fallinghawks 732 days ago
> If you are already feeling like you need a "just in case," why are you get married to begin with.

Because people change, and sometimes those changes lead to financial troubles. One spouse starts making risky investments, or spends joint money in an inequitable manner. Maybe separation happens and one spouse wants to move out, but if the money is gone, they're stuck.