Fast Facts about Prenuptial Agreements and Interdependent Partner Agreements
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#1: Everyone who has property of value prior to entering into a marriage-like relationship should consider entering into a prenuptial agreement.
#2: An Interdependent Partner Agreement shows your financial commitment to each other.
#3: A prenuptial agreement has to be completed prior to entering into a marriage. If you enter into a prenup after marriage, the distribution of assets will be different.
#4: Even if you are only entering into a cohabitation agreement, there is value in having a prenuptial agreement.
#5: Protect your interests by ensuring you get legal help before signing a prenuptial agreement.
#6: Prenuptial agreements should be drafted by a skilled Family Law lawyer to avoid being at risk of losing assets you are trying to protect.
#7: A pre-nup is like an insurance policy; it ensures your assets remain yours when traumatic events happen.
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