Marriage is a contract and just like any contract, you should read the fine print and know what you're signing up for before signing. As I said before, for some it's more advantageous to be single and for others married. Best to do ones homework before rather than after. I do feel bad for people who don't know the laws before signing up and end up being screwed....this does happen. I'm not a believer in "ignorance of the law is no excuse" of course it's an excuse but just because it negatively effects some people does not then mean it's bad all around or for everybody. Laws are written to help the majority.....they cannot be perfect for everyone sadly but I do agree some people get the shaft when getting married.