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What legal issues should an American citizen be aware of prior to marrying a foreigner, for example a Russian national?
Asked on May 31st, 2013 on Divorce - South Carolina
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I am engaged to a Russian woman who is currently in the U.S. on a tourist visa. Our relationship is genuine but I am curious to know if there are any potential legal or liability issues that I should be aware of? Is a prenuptial agreement absolutely necessary to protect my assets should our relationship take an unfortunate turn down the road?
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A prenuptial agreement is necessary and can address some of the financial issues that you are alluding to.
Answered on May 31st, 2013 at 11:45 AM
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Assuming that her interest in you is real and not just to get a green card, you should take the same steps that you would take in marrying anybody. If you have a lot of assets that you want to protect, you should strongly consider a pre-nup. You may also want to do a background check to see if there are other issues you need to be aware of.
Answered on May 31st, 2013 at 11:45 AM
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Provided that the marriage is in no way a fraud in order to enable the Russian National to obtain US Residency (Green Card), then I see no exposure to other legal risks based upon her nationality. I believe it is always advisable to enter into a prenuptial agreement, regardless of the nationality.
Answered on May 31st, 2013 at 10:44 AM
Yes. Get a prenup. If you have assets, protect them.
Answered on May 31st, 2013 at 10:44 AM