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July 20, 2011

Modern Love: Why gay and lesbian couples should consider prenuptial agreements

More states are allowing same-sex marriages, but most do not. As a result, there remain significant differences in the rights of gay and lesbian couples who enter into a marriage or a domestic partnership from those afforded to “traditional” marriages.

LGBT couples have options to protect assets when considering either a domestic partnership or marriage, and prenuptial agreements are more common these days for both straight and same-sex couples. This is because people are waiting longer to form a serious relationship, thus each has accumulated significant assets.

Working with a mediator is a great step in carefully planning the future ahead as a mediator can provide both parties a means to have practical conversations to discuss issues surrounding legal, financial and relational aspects in associated with a prenuptial agreement.

via Modern Love: Why gay and lesbian couples should consider prenuptial agreements | San Diego Gay and Lesbian News.

posted to Divorce,Mediation @ 2:12 pm

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