Domestic Partnership Agreements

Domestic partnership agreements are in some ways similar to prenuptial agreements. The objective of a domestic partnership agreement is to protect couples that chose to live together in long term relationships rather than get married.

Domestic partnership agreements can help to determine how financial matters will be dealt with during the relationship and after the relationship may end. These financial matters may include how assets and debts should be distributed if the relationship dissolves, how assets should be gained by the couple during the relationship, and monetary support during and after the relationship.

It is also essential that both parties in a domestic partnership prepare estate planning documents that give rights and authority to the other partner. Examples include Last Will and Testament, Living Will, Designation of Health Care Surrogate and Power of Attorney documents.

If you are considering a domestic partnership agreement or are interested in additional information, feel free to contact Winston Law, P.A. at susan@winstonlawpa.com or (561) 670-9375.