According to TMZ.com, Kim Kardashian will file for divorce today citing irreconcilable differences.

Ladies, are we surprised?  I hope not since it’s well known that Kris was actually scouted by E reps to be Kim’s love interest in which they would eventually “marry”.  The happily ever after part, I’m not too sure about!

But that brings us to the touchy subject of  prenuptial agreements.  Kim and Kris reportedly hammered one out prior to walking down the aisle.

Should fairly well to do woman get a prenup when getting married?  Or what if you’re just a regular Jane who has assets that she’d like to protect in the event of a divorce?  Do prenups set the stage for a divorce down the line?

I tend to think this is a smart move, especially if you aren’t sure if the marriage will last.  These days I think women who do have sizable assets should get a prenup.   Let’s face it,  we’re dealing with human beings and matters of the heart.  Anything can happen!  Sometime it’s not as simple as a marital spat, but there are marriages where larger issues present an impasse and it makes sense for both parties to go their separate ways rather than continue to live in misery.

Men get prenups all the time!  How many times have you heard of a rich guy marrying a less than financially fortunate woman who then asks her to sign a prenup?  They don’t seem to get as much flack about it since they are seen as protecting their assets.  Women who demand prenups are seen as not having the confidence that the marriage will last and all that other sappy stuff.

We get health and car insurance for a reason.  If you’re a woman of substantial means, protect yourself!

As for Kim, I wish her the best.  No doubt, she will be the subject of many harsh conversations that will undoubtedly question her respect for the sanctity of marriage, but with the payout she got for marrying Kris, I’m sure she’s sitting pretty.