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MelzyMely t1_iydxvdw wrote

I think you have an idea of how to go about this, but just before you guys get married, really dig deep into how much this will affect you financially after you’re married. If you file jointly to get tax benefits as a married couple, you could’ve potentially be responsible for his previous tax years. I’m not entirely sure though. Getting married is a financial decision, not just a romantic one. You’ve been following through with growing financially, but your partner isn’t on that level yet. Make sure you’re protecting yourself

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ofmiceandmermaids OP t1_iydyf1y wrote

That's what I was afraid of. I just wasn't sure where to start but I've gotten some good answers. I'm glad people have been so helpful. And I've been working hard for years to get myself set financially so I want him to be able to do the same. He's very willing to do what it takes he's just lost.

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MelzyMely t1_iydyo20 wrote

He will figure it out and he has a good woman there helping him figure it out. I think it’s really beautiful and shows a good partnership. I just had to add in the “make sure you’re protecting yourself” part because I’ve been through a divorce where I was financially having to build my partner up as well. It wasn’t a messy divorce but we made a lot of poor spending choices because I wanted him to have a good life, etc.

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ofmiceandmermaids OP t1_iydyt70 wrote

Thank you! He's been very open and honest so that's helpful. It's just going to take work.

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