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California recognizes a gay or lesbian couple's right to legally establish a family with a domestic partnership registration and, more recently, with marriage. Attorneys at our Los Angeles firm, Stolar & Associates, feel that the preparation of a domestic partnership agreement or a premarital agreement can be a valuable part of the process of establishing a family.
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If you would like to speak with a lawyer from our firm about your specific situation and the possible benefits of entering into a pre-partnership agreement, please contact our office for a free consultation.
Domestic partnership agreement: a blueprint for your relationship
The most common reason for a couple to participate in a domestic partnership agreement is to maintain a clear separation of property, assets, and debt each party had prior to the relationship. Another goal is often to preserve one partner's assets for his or her children. The agreement outlines the way in which community property, separate property, and mutual support will be awarded in the event of dissolution of the partnership or death of one party.
Be sure your agreement is drafted by a well-qualified lawyer
It is not unusual for the court to determine that all or part of a domestic partnership agreement is invalid. A long list of factors is considered by the court when deciding whether to enforce a domestic partnership agreement: it must be fair, both signers must have understood fully what they were signing, the proper disclosures must be included, there are time limits, and there can be no evidence of fraud or coercion. As with any other contract, the success or failure of a domestic partnership agreement lies in the details.
Do-it-yourself pre-partnership agreements often provide a false sense of security to the partners. It is extremely important that you work with an attorney with the appropriate experience when preparing your agreement.
At Stolar & Associates, our lawyers have been helping gay and lesbian couples establish strong families since domestic partnership registration first became available in California. We have over twenty years of experience serving non-traditional families in L.A.-area courts, including those in Orange County and Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.
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If you are seeking a lawyer for a domestic partnership agreement or premarital agreement, please call us at 310.288.1828 or contact us by e-mail today. Your first consultation is free.
