[therealpoder]

He looks sad and broken.

He got married in 1998, which is after he had a couple of hit movies. Why didn't get he get a prenuptial agreement waiving alimony/spousal support? His career was on the upswing so he should've financially protected himself.


Beyond his personal mistake, I don't think it is at all moral to charge anyone $110,000 a month for spousal and child support. Even if he was a billionaire, I don't think it's justified.

[Leonard D Neubache]

(12-19-2016 06:09 AM)[email protected] Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 12:04 AM)CynicalContrarian Wrote:  

It is said the average cost of raising a child in the U.S. from infancy to adulthood is on average - $250K.

Therefore, spread out of what ever time-frame is remaining post divorce until the child reaches 18 years of age.
No alimony settlement should ever exceed $250K in total.

It is set up like this by governments so that one man cannot become too powerful. Imagine if a billionaire wanted to sire 100 kids - would only cost 25 million to pay for child support for all 100. How about 1000 kids, only a quarter billion dollars (250 million). That one billionaire's family would become very powerful within a generation or two where they could challenge the government. The laws are set up to keep men from ever challenging those with power.

Uhh, just putting this out there, but if a man had 1000 baby-mommas who hate him enough to take him to court, how is he turning that situation into a dynasty?

Conversely, if he can keep the baby-mommas on the chain for that cost, what's to stop him from doing all this legally?

For that matter, what's to stop him from just using a quarter billion dollars to influence the nation directly. Soros didn't need to sire 1000 kids to fuck up America.

[Sam Malone]

(12-18-2016 06:14 PM)Turnus Wrote:  

Where the hell was his legal representation?

Agreed. That, and I'd be willing to wager that Fraser basically rolled over and took it up the ass with no lube.

Note to any men here that are staring down the barrel of a divorce. Educate yourself. Spend time on divorce forums.

Hire an attorney, yes, Always remember that the attorney works for YOU, not your (soon to be) ex. YOU'RE the one paying his paycheck, YOU call the shots. And you need an attorney that knows the system inside and out. A true divorce lawyer, not the guy that drew up Grandma's will or the chick that shows up to review the papers when you buy your house.

But keep the following in mind: It ain't always 2 on 2. As the Emperor once said:

The lawyers hang out and shoot the shit with each other. They look for the party that's more willing to give in vs a fight. Same reason that Divorce Moderation is a waste of time. They don't give two shits what's 'fair'. They don't care whether or not the final decree is one sided. They only want to hammer out an agreement and, by default, get paid.

One on three.

Remember that.

[Aquiles_Baesta_Parada]

School ties man!!!

Dude's due for a comeback.

[Mercenary]

(12-19-2016 08:39 AM)Aquiles_Baesta_Parada Wrote:  

School ties man!!!

Dude's due for a comeback.

Is that Matt Damon (Jason Bourne) at the bottom ?



...

[Aquiles_Baesta_Parada]

(12-19-2016 09:11 AM)Mercenary Wrote:  

Is that Matt Damon (Jason Bourne) at the bottom ?

Yeah man!

Damon, Affleck, O'Donnell (played Robin), Hauser!
I cant really name the other ones

[heavy]

Damn that's painful. Good commentary on the interview.

I don't feel bad for him though. Even at his age, with his previous fame, if he just popped the red pill of honesty, he could bounce back and clean up not his self-image, but he'd be slayin poos and probably grab some roles that would fix his financial troubles. I mean, yeah, it's bull shit to owe that much to his cunt mother of his kids, but he could probably go on living a fine life if he grew a pair.

I imagine him seriously hitting the gym (that's his job after all) and shootin some T, he'd be a beast...and at least not sound like a damn pussy.

[Renzy]

(12-19-2016 03:22 AM)Paracelsus Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 01:50 AM)Captainstabbin Wrote:  

I don't feel too bad for the guy, he's still worth $25 million. He's a personal trainer and some hair transplants away from a comeback. Dude should have transitioned to directing or writing by now though.

I can see Chris Pratt's career taking the same path.

Robin Williams' career certainly did for much the same reasons. His path led him off the edge of a chair.

Can you blame him? Robin Williams was forced to pay out $30 million in alimony to his ex-wives. To put that into perspective, even at the obscene rate of $110,000 per month that Fraser it being forced to shell out, it would still take over 22 years of payments to reach $30 million.

[Mercenary]

We need to get Brendan Fraser an account on this forum so he sorts out his life.

His username could be something like "Mummy Hunter".

[Quintus Curtius]

(12-19-2016 10:56 AM)Mercenary Wrote:  

We need to get Brendan Fraser an account on this forum so he sorts out his life.

His username could be something like "Mummy Hunter".

[doc holliday]

(12-19-2016 08:09 AM)Sam Malone Wrote:  

(12-18-2016 06:14 PM)Turnus Wrote:  

Where the hell was his legal representation?

Agreed. That, and I'd be willing to wager that Fraser basically rolled over and took it up the ass with no lube.

Note to any men here that are staring down the barrel of a divorce. Educate yourself. Spend time on divorce forums.

Hire an attorney, yes, Always remember that the attorney works for YOU, not your (soon to be) ex. YOU'RE the one paying his paycheck, YOU call the shots. And you need an attorney that knows the system inside and out. A true divorce lawyer, not the guy that drew up Grandma's will or the chick that shows up to review the papers when you buy your house.

But keep the following in mind: It ain't always 2 on 2. As the Emperor once said:

The lawyers hang out and shoot the shit with each other. They look for the party that's more willing to give in vs a fight. Same reason that Divorce Moderation is a waste of time. They don't give two shits what's 'fair'. They don't care whether or not the final decree is one sided. They only want to hammer out an agreement and, by default, get paid.

One on three.

Remember that.

Having finished this divorce process recently, I can say that Sam is 100% correct. There's no need to take it up the ass. You have to fight for yourself and advocate for yourself. You have to research the laws online yourself. A good lawyer likes his clients to have some knowledge of the law as it makes it easier to explain things and draw up strategies. And yes lawyers will take the path of least resistance to get their cases done so you can't be a pushover. Unfortunately, most men don't realize this and then get shocked when the bitch they're divorcing becomes ruthless and then decide to give in to her demands. For guys with a lot of money, a prenup is a must. If she won't sign it, find a new prospect. Period.

[Mr. D]

(12-19-2016 10:56 AM)Mercenary Wrote:  

We need to get Brendan Fraser an account on this forum so he sorts out his life.

His username could be something like "Mummy Hunter".

[Razor Beast]

(12-19-2016 07:45 AM)therealpoder Wrote:  

He looks sad and broken.

He got married in 1998, which is after he had a couple of hit movies. Why didn't get he get a prenuptial agreement waiving alimony/spousal support? His career was on the upswing so he should've financially protected himself.


Beyond his personal mistake, I don't think it is at all moral to charge anyone $110,000 a month for spousal and child support. Even if he was a billionaire, I don't think it's justified.

Prenups are hardly bulletproof. From personal experience with guys who have gone through this what is more psychologically traumatizing is having the kids turned against you and stolen from you. Not to mention the child support payments (which will be mostly spent by the wife on herself). Don't even get me started on alimony. The more guys hear and see these stories the better. I think western women are in the final decade of their divorce rape gravy train.

[FireStarter]

(12-19-2016 07:45 AM)therealpoder Wrote:  

He got married in 1998, which is after he had a couple of hit movies. Why didn't get he get a prenuptial agreement waiving alimony/spousal support? His career was on the upswing so he should've financially protected himself.

Prenuptial agreements weren't really the done thing back in 1998. Even today there are people (mainly women) who will shame any guy for even considering one.

"You're planning on getting a divorce if you get a pre-nup"
"A pre-nup shows that you don't really love her"
"A real man wouldn't need a pre-nup"

They're the sort of responses you get today if you say you're getting a pre-nup. Back in 1998 it was even worse. Brendan had to consider the public perception, which is very important to Hollywood people. On top of that I'm assuming he also had the "it won't happen to me" attitude.

Another factor is that men often don't know the woman they're going to break up with. The sweet woman with a heart of gold who promises to love you forever is not the same woman you break up with.

As much as I feel sorry for him, the good thing about this is that's another clear warning for men to protect themselves. A man getting married in 1998 without a prenuptial agreement, while still foolish, is understandable. Nowdays we know it's crazy not to get one.

[DeusVult]

Fuckin hell this is sad, especially as I watched him growing up. He's totally broken - from his facial expressions, trembling voice, and blank stare eyes.

[Leonard D Neubache]

The unfortunate thing is that this really is proof positive that having a shit-ton of money is no substitute for being home to be a husband to your wife and a father to your kids.

I might be jumping to conclusions. Maybe he dragged them around with him on location (which is a problem in and of itself) but if you're not home dicking your wife on the reg and being the protector AS WELL AS the provider then your wife's monkey brain is going to be looking for another man to fill in all those biological necessities your job disallows you to cater for.

Sad but true. No amount of money papers over a bitch's feelz. That's why billion dollar trophy girls get caught dicking the pool boy and lose it all, against all possible common sense.

[Kona]

I'm not at all advocating this, and think it is wrong, but:

Whenever I read something like this I wonder why the woman doesn't just disappear. For a small portion of what's at stake, Brendan Fraser could have made that happen. Even though he's goofy, he's still got high powered connections that could have that lady gone for less than one months alimony.

Aloha!

[Leonard D Neubache]

^ Just saying what all of us have thought at one point or another.

[RawGod]

Not sure that being rich and famous necessarily gives you criminal connections. Sometimes a nice goofy guy is just a nice goofy guy.

[heavy]

Most guys aren't cool with knocking off the mother of their children.

Even if she is a horrible bitch.

[Benoit]

(12-20-2016 09:37 AM)heavy Wrote:  

Most guys aren't cool with knocking off the mother of their children.

Even if she is a horrible bitch.

Because despite what feminists wish, misogyny doesn't actually exist.

Even when faced with a woman who wants to destroy their life and rip apart their family to live out some sick revenge fantasy, almost no man is willing to pay someone to deprive his children of their mother.

Despite it being vastly cheaper than the ongoing payments. And probably better for the children.

[Uzisuicide]

Guys don't let this scare you into not having kids. You don't have to end up like this guy. You can win in a divorce. After my divorce I pay no child support, no alimony, kept the house, have equal time with my kid and banged much hotter women. I feel bad for Brendan F. but he didn't have to go through this. To me the worst thing about this is that a 5 did this to him. That's what I can't wrap my head around.

Uzi

[LeoneVolpe]

Jesus Christ, I could only make it about halfway through that video before I'd had enough. He looks like he could burst into tears at anytime during that interview. I hope he catches a few lucky breaks and is able to turn things around for himself.

[TornadoByProxy]

(12-20-2016 07:50 AM)Kona Wrote:  

I'm not at all advocating this, and think it is wrong, but:

Whenever I read something like this I wonder why the woman doesn't just disappear. For a small portion of what's at stake, Brendan Fraser could have made that happen. Even though he's goofy, he's still got high powered connections that could have that lady gone for less than one months alimony.

Aloha!

If you got a lady and you want her gone
But you ain't got the guts
She keeps naggin' at you night and day
Enough to drive ya nuts
Pick up the phone
Leave her alone
It's time you made a stand
For a fee
I'm happy to be
Your back door man

[Suits]

Aquiles_Baesta_Parada Wrote:  

That's, like, offensive, bro.

Every single dude in that photo is white.

It's 2016 now, yo.

Stop living in the past.