Pre-nuptial agreements
When you are intending to enter a relationship, or are already in a relationship, you may have concerns about your financial security, certain assets or other financial matters, which may be affected by the relationship, particularly should the relationship end unexpectedly.
Without anything being filed in court, a binding agreement can be set in place which serves to offer some peace of mind to both parties. This agreement can be as limited or as broad as you wish. It may include a level of protection for any prospective inheritances of each party, and may even cover maintenance arrangements for either person and children during the relationship.
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