Prenuptial agreements are such nasty business. Who really wants to iron out the details of 'who gets what' at the beginning of the rest of your life together? Well, when the rest of your life includes a newly-inked $33 million contract like Lamar Odom's with the Lakers and you're marrying a reality television personality like Khloe Kardashian, these things are important. We are happy to report that Khloe and Lamar have finally settled on the terms of their pre-nup.
According to TMZ, Khloe won't be able to touch Odom's money from the Laker contract, but he will contribute generously to a joint account. Additionally, Khloe will get a lump sum payment for each year the pair are married if they do indeed split. Odom also has to pay for a luxe pad for the happy couple. We can't believe we are saying this, but is the prenup fair for...Khloe? Our legal experts say she could be treading on rocky ground.
"If, going forward, Khloe is going to give up rights to his future sports earnings during the marriage, she needs to cut a better deal for herself in the pre-nup," says Stacy Schneider, a criminal defense attorney and author of 'He Had It Coming: How to Outsmart Your Husband and Win Your Divorce.' "Signing off on an agreement where Lamar funds a joint account without specifying exactly how much and how often he will make a contribution is setting this couple up for failure. Any pre-nup that relies on one spouse's generosity to make the other financially secure is a formula for major arguments and big time disappointment down the road."
Schneider adds that if Lamar is indeed buying Khloe a house as part of this marital contract, then she best make sure that property is in her name only.
Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa attend the wedding of Khloe Kardshian and Lamar Odom on Sept. 27, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Ryan Seacrest attends the wedding of Khloe Kardshian and Lamar Odom on Sept. 27, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds and Paula Jai attend the wedding of Khloe Kardshian and Lamar Odom on Sept. 27, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Kelly Osbourne attends the wedding of Khloe Kardshian and Lamar Odom on Sept. 27, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Joe Francis attends the wedding of Khloe Kardshian and Lamar Odom on Sept. 27, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Brittny Gastineau attends the wedding of Khloe Kardshian and Lamar Odom on Sept. 27, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Jillian Barberie Reynolds attends the wedding of Khloe Kardshian and Lamar Odom on Sept. 27, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Adrienne Bailon attends the wedding of Khloe Kardshian and Lamar Odom on Sept. 27, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Tanya Callau and Alan Thicke attend the wedding of Khloe Kardshian and Lamar Odom on Sept. 27, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Lara Spencer attends the wedding of Khloe Kardshian and Lamar Odom on Sept. 27, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
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"That's in case the marriage fails and he tries to make a claim for the house," Schneider says. "She will be in a better position to prove to a judge that it was a gift without his name on it.. Also, the pre-nup should specifically state the house is part of the deal so there can be no questions asked in a divorce court."
Well, nay to those folks who said this quickie marriage was all about the money for young Khloe - or those who dared to label her a gold digger. Radio host and author of 'Been There, Done That, Kept the Jewelry,' Cooper Lawrence says the terms of Khloe and Lamar's contract prove she wasn't just out for cash...because the terms just aren't good enough.
"I do not believe this is about money for her. I think she has money, fame, etc. She is a young girl who is impulsively swept up by her feelings. She lives a life unlike most of us where consequences don't matter as much so behavior like this isn't as shocking if she were, say, your sister. She can live an impulsive life because even worst-case scenario (it doesn't work out) isn't so bad," Lawrence says.
Divorce attorney Sue Moss, a partner at Chemtob, Moss, Forman & Talbert in NYC, says the only good thing that Khloe will gain from a divorce from Odom are some sweet sweeps week ratings. At the end of the day, Moss says her real concern is simple: "The real question is who gets custody of Kim."
Helen, great comment! I really don't see what the big deal is. They're obviously enjoying one another as husband and wife. Moreover, if the terms of the prenup are in line with that which they agreed upon, then who are we to judge their decision as they're clearly content with the final agreement; otherwise, they wouldn't have signed said stipulated contract if it didn't satisfy both parties. I think we should just be happy for them and focus our negative energy on the issues that call for such disdain. Wasting time posting mean-spirited comments is just silly. I mean, honestly, they're not hurting anyone by being married or signing a prenup. How could they, love is in the air! Lol, kidding on that last sentence.
IDIOTS!!! Prenup means prenuptuals...as in BEFORE marriage!!!! Did your legal geniuses also help you with the fact that these 2 are already married?!?!? How do you have a PRE nup when you're already married?
i just have to say that WHITE, MEXICAN,AND ASIAN WOMENBONLY DATE BLACK MEN IN SUCCESS ( BASKETBALL PLAYERS, FOOTBALL PLAYERS LAWYERS DOCTORS),,, EVEN IN THE GHETTO THEY ONLY DATE ,DRUG DEALERS, AND PiMPS WITH MONEY..... MONEY IS THE ISSUSE IF THEY WERE MEN WHO WORKED AT MC DONALDS THEM KARDASHIANS AND WHOM EVER ELSE DATE OUT OF THEIR RACE WOULD'NT MESS WITH BLACK MEN
Responce to Helen: No, my dear, we are not all equal. Are you equal to Adolf Hitler, or Josef Stalin, or Charles Manson, or Pol Pot? Are they equal to you? I am not a right-wing Bible-banger, but I have read it, and there are references in both Old and New Testiments to those who are Good and those who are Evil. They are not equal to each other. Some people are honest and some people are not. Are you equal to Bernie Madoff? Or he to you?
Why the concern for this ho not getting paid for being a ho?
It's not like she is going to end up living on the street and selling it for 10 dollars a pop in order to live. She is already a multi-millionair,and every year her show is on the air she will add a few more millions.
Only in Hollywood and the rich retreats of the Dims in the northeast is someone with just a "few million" considered to be living in poverty.
Ummm, "BillMcC"? I don't exactly think that what "Helen" was saying, was stating that we're equal to any of those INDIVDUALS you mentioned. She most likely meant that as PEOPLE, We're all equal. In fact, we ARE!
Sad part is, we actually STILL have yet to realize it. With all this stupid "I'm better than you", or "My race is better than yours" mentality, there will never be equality. Sexual, or otherwise.
In regards to the article. It's quite obvious who marriage, in general, is in favor of.
I, personally, do NOT believe in a marriage with a pre-nup agreement involved. It sort of rings to the tone of a young, money hungry woman, marrying an ailing, rich man, only to apply for a lucrative life insuranc plan, that grants her FULL benefits, in the event of his death. It just doesn't sit right with me. It's merely a "back-up plan", for a hopefully negative outcome.
This is where it sucks, to be a man. I know, for sure, I wouldn't be involved with such a woman! :-D
Good boy Lamar you cannot trust these white people especially when it comes to emptying the pockets of rich black men they use marriage to further their career because that is the current fad and then dump them for a pale faced blue eyed honky.
get over it - i'm irish and no one discusses how terrible my ancestors were treated - including the 1800's here in america and still are in ireland. if you don't like it MOVE somewhere else. stop acting like you're such a victim. HATER!
this is crazy, i, a mean, i, am, a movie producer and getting ready to do two movies here in europe and was even thinking about using kim for a major part, but not after i heard about her and reggie bush and what about these two above getting married. hey you black guys, go get some black girls. you trashey smi-white broads need to hit the gym.
It's called an investment...more money to add to the financial empire. Yee Gads, Girl, have no children! With both of you being homely, think of those kids. They will look worse than Heidi and Seals.
they weren't going to last anyway. who gets married after 4 weeks of knowing each other? sounds like the kardashians just trying to get more publicity and attention.
I watch the shows and I know Khloe has ALOT of money, between DASH, all branches, Keepin Up With The Kardashians, Her Radio Show, Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, and all the sponsors and deals she is prob the last person leaning on Lamar for money or support. Khloe seems strong and holds her own, I enjoy the whole family but Khloe is by far my favorite and it sucks that America see's her doing good with a black man so many people want to hate them. She's still human, so is he, they make a cute couple and are you can see that on the show.
Prenump - The reason for this wedding contract is that kloe is paid for every year they are married. basically every year the show is on the air she will be paid for the marriage. They are only married for the shows ratings. think about it. lamar wants to get into the movie industry thru the reality show industry. And he's capitalizing on the open door of the reality tv show. Really, like jaime is not getting paid big for being on the show. So how is jaime broke. cmon people.
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Helen, great comment! I really don't see what the big deal is. They're obviously enjoying one another as husband and wife. Moreover, if the terms of the prenup are in line with that which they agreed upon, then who are we to judge their decision as they're clearly content with the final agreement; otherwise, they wouldn't have signed said stipulated contract if it didn't satisfy both parties. I think we should just be happy for them and focus our negative energy on the issues that call for such disdain. Wasting time posting mean-spirited comments is just silly. I mean, honestly, they're not hurting anyone by being married or signing a prenup. How could they, love is in the air! Lol, kidding on that last sentence.
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IDIOTS!!! Prenup means prenuptuals...as in BEFORE marriage!!!! Did your legal geniuses also help you with the fact that these 2 are already married?!?!? How do you have a PRE nup when you're already married?
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i just have to say that WHITE, MEXICAN,AND ASIAN WOMENBONLY DATE BLACK MEN IN SUCCESS ( BASKETBALL PLAYERS, FOOTBALL PLAYERS LAWYERS DOCTORS),,, EVEN IN THE GHETTO THEY ONLY DATE ,DRUG DEALERS, AND PiMPS WITH MONEY..... MONEY IS THE ISSUSE IF THEY WERE MEN WHO WORKED AT MC DONALDS THEM KARDASHIANS AND WHOM EVER ELSE DATE OUT OF THEIR RACE WOULD'NT MESS WITH BLACK MEN
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It is still hard for me to believe that people plan for their divorce when they first get married.
If they are planning for the divorce...the fools should not get married in the first place.
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Responce to Helen: No, my dear, we are not all equal. Are you equal to Adolf Hitler, or Josef Stalin, or Charles Manson, or Pol Pot? Are they equal to you? I am not a right-wing Bible-banger, but I have read it, and there are references in both Old and New Testiments to those who are Good and those who are Evil. They are not equal to each other. Some people are honest and some people are not. Are you equal to Bernie Madoff? Or he to you?
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Why the concern for this ho not getting paid for being a ho?
It's not like she is going to end up living on the street and selling it for 10 dollars a pop in order to live. She is already a multi-millionair,and every year her show is on the air she will add a few more millions.
Only in Hollywood and the rich retreats of the Dims in the northeast is someone with just a "few million" considered to be living in poverty.
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what was it again that made this girl fame-worthy?
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Ummm, "BillMcC"? I don't exactly think that what "Helen" was saying, was stating that we're equal to any of those INDIVDUALS you mentioned. She most likely meant that as PEOPLE, We're all equal. In fact, we ARE!
Sad part is, we actually STILL have yet to realize it. With all this stupid "I'm better than you", or "My race is better than yours" mentality, there will never be equality. Sexual, or otherwise.
Btw.....SCREW the SKANKdashians!!!!! lolz
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Oh boy that's true love.... sad, sad, sad
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In regards to the article. It's quite obvious who marriage, in general, is in favor of.
I, personally, do NOT believe in a marriage with a pre-nup agreement involved. It sort of rings to the tone of a young, money hungry woman, marrying an ailing, rich man, only to apply for a lucrative life insuranc plan, that grants her FULL benefits, in the event of his death. It just doesn't sit right with me. It's merely a "back-up plan", for a hopefully negative outcome.
This is where it sucks, to be a man. I know, for sure, I wouldn't be involved with such a woman! :-D
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Good boy Lamar you cannot trust these white people especially when it comes to emptying the pockets of rich black men they use marriage to further their career because that is the current fad and then dump them for a pale faced blue eyed honky.
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get over it - i'm irish and no one discusses how terrible my ancestors were treated - including the 1800's here in america and still are in ireland. if you don't like it MOVE somewhere else. stop acting like you're such a victim. HATER!
this is crazy, i, a mean, i, am, a movie producer and getting ready to do two movies here in europe and was even thinking about using kim for a major part, but not after i heard about her and reggie bush and what about these two above getting married.
hey you black guys, go get some black girls.
you trashey smi-white broads need to hit the gym.
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the Kardashiands have their lawyer on Speed-dial....Don't YAAAAAAAAA !!!!!
Nasty bunch....
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It's called an investment...more money to add to the financial empire. Yee Gads, Girl, have no children! With both of you being homely, think of those kids. They will look worse than Heidi and Seals.
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they weren't going to last anyway. who gets married after 4 weeks of knowing each other? sounds like the kardashians just trying to get more publicity and attention.
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I watch the shows and I know Khloe has ALOT of money, between DASH, all branches, Keepin Up With The Kardashians, Her Radio Show, Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, and all the sponsors and deals she is prob the last person leaning on Lamar for money or support. Khloe seems strong and holds her own, I enjoy the whole family but Khloe is by far my favorite and it sucks that America see's her doing good with a black man so many people want to hate them. She's still human, so is he, they make a cute couple and are you can see that on the show.
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Prenump - The reason for this wedding contract is that kloe is paid for every year they are married. basically every year the show is on the air she will be paid for the marriage. They are only married for the shows ratings. think about it. lamar wants to get into the movie industry thru the reality show industry. And he's capitalizing on the open door of the reality tv show. Really, like jaime is not getting paid big for being on the show. So how is jaime broke. cmon people.
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Congrats to you both. I hope you have a long and satisfying marriage...
So you may collect more money after your divorce, Khloe.
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