Moving in with a partner, or getting engaged or married, is an exciting time for everyone involved. When a couple is happy and taking the ‘next step’ in their relationship, the last thing they want to think about is the potential for a future breakup. However, as family law lawyers, we know the unfortunate reality. The fact is a number of relationships won’t last forever, and the best thing a couple can do when taking a new step is to give themselves peace of mind by setting out a plan in advance, just in case.
At Boulby Weinberg LLP, our lawyers often work with clients who are happy and in love and simply looking to make a contingency plan, as a person would a Will. Like estate planning, creating an agreement to be used in the event of a breakup may not be something a couple wants to think about. However, doing so when a couple is happy and able to work together can save a great deal of stress in the future. In the best-case scenario, you’ll never have to use it. But in the worst case, you will have given yourselves the gift of making a comprehensive plan at the outset of the relationship.
A domestic contract should effectively and clearly set out the terms to be followed in the event of a breakdown of the relationship in the future. These terms can include issues relating to spousal and child support, the division of property, how to manage the family business, and more. However, there are a number of issues that cannot be decided in advance in a domestic contract.
These include:
The family lawyers at Boulby Weinberg LLP have helped many couples create effective and comprehensive marriage and cohabitation agreements. Our breadth of experience with respect to simple and complex financial circumstances and international family matters gives us unique insight into structuring a domestic agreement suited to any situation. Whether your matter is relatively straightforward or involves complex financial assets such as family trusts, business considerations or foreign property, we will ensure your interests are protected in the creation and execution of your domestic agreement.
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