Is the merging of finances just to simplify the buying of assets? Because if that's the case, why can't each just maintain separate accounts and transfer money to each other when large payments are being made? The situation I am purporting is one of financial trust (no one is being left out to dry financially). Sorry if my questions seem juvenile. It's just that marriage seems to be the most important legal contract anyone signs, and other than social security benefits in the case of death of ei…
So the benefits and safeguards seem very specific to the financial discrepancies between each partner? Is that statement accurate? Are there situations where there really isn't a financial benefit? (I.E. both partners make similar income?)
