What Is a Prenuptial or Cohabitation Agreement?
A prenuptial or cohabitation agreement is a legal document that can set out how property, finances, and some support issues will be handled during a relationship or if it later ends.
These agreements are often used to provide clarity and reduce uncertainty before problems arise. They may be considered for reasons such as:
Clarifying how property will be dealt with if the relationship ends;
Addressing expectations around spousal or partner support; and
Setting out how certain finances will be handled during the relationship or marriage.
These agreements usually do not determine issues such as parenting time, child support, or guardianship in a way the courts are required to follow. It is important to understand both what the agreement can do and what its limits are.
At Queck & Associates, we prepare prenuptial and cohabitation agreements carefully so clients understand the legal effect of what they are signing and can plan ahead with greater confidence.