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Introduction: Moonlight, Roses, and Prenups 3 -- Part 1 Before I'd Say "I Do," I'd Do a Prenup: Why to Do It 13 -- 1. Why You Need a Prenup: A Bouquet of Two Dozen Reasons 15 -- 2. Debunking the Prenup Myths 22 -- 3. Taking the Myth out of Marriage: The Psychology of Prenups 33 -- 4. Individual Profiles: Not Just for the Rich and Famous, But for Someone Really Important--You! 43 -- Part 2 What to Do Before You Say "I Do": How to Do It 61 -- 5. Broaching the "P" Word 63 -- 6. What to Cover (or Uncover) in Your Prenup: A Checklist 74 -- 7. How to Bulletproof Your Prenup 77 -- 8. Premarital Financial Planning: For Richer or Richer 94 -- 9. Sample Prenup: A Valentine 108 -- 10. Taking the Court out of Courtship: Frequently Asked Questions 128 -- Part 3 Do It Your Way: Special Situations 155 -- 11. Women in Love 157 -- 12. Mature Lovers 170 -- 13. Young Lovers 181 -- 14. Parents of Lovers 187 -- 15. Entrepreneurial Lovers 191 -- 16. Internups: Just Between Us Married Folk 197 -- 17. Quasi-Nups: Cohabs and Pre-Prenups 206 -- Conclusion: Lighter Moments: Have I Told You Lately that You Have Beautiful Prenups? 219 -- Appendix 1. Marital Laws by State 225 -- Appendix 2. Cohabitation Laws by State 229.