> It can make getting shared custody of a child easier Not in PA. I've never seen a law that gives preferential treatment to married fathers vs unmarried fathe

> It can make getting shared custody of a child easier Not in PA. I've never seen a law that gives preferential treatment to married fathers vs unmarried fathers. On the other hand, keeping hold of your assets and not assuming your partners debt puts you in a way better position to hire a lawyer and prove to the court that you have the means to provide for them. > It can be useful for visas if you want to move abroad. If you are in India and want to marry a US citizen for citizenship, that's a pretty big pro, however women rarely marry "down" like that so it won't apply to most men. > There are some tax benefits. Absolutely you can save a few percent on tax, in return for a fifty percent chance you lose half your assets.