Family Law Agreements

Family law agreements are legally binding contracts between two individuals who are married, unmarried or separating. At Alt Divorce, our team of professionals offers guidance and resources to help couples determine their rights and responsibilities towards each other.

We draft your family law agreement based on what is important to you but keeping in mind the various elements that are required under the law to make it enforceable. We have assisted a countless number of clients in successfully drafting family law agreements, whether it is a marriage, cohabitation, separation, paternity or surrogacy contract.

Families are multifaceted and require a personalized approach. Drafting an effective family law agreement requires an in-depth understanding of the needs and goals of your family.

Our family professionals do an effective job at asking the questions that address the key elements. It is imperative to obtain all the relevant information about the impact a marriage, relationship or separation may have on your finances, your assets or your business.

Your family law agreement can deal with parenting, spousal and child support and also determine your property rights during and after your relationship breakdown. To be enforceable, your family law agreement must be carefully crafted by a knowledgeable family lawyer.

We can also offer you independent legal advice on a family law agreement drafted by another competent lawyer.

A marriage agreement is either made before the marriage ('prenup') or during the marriage, whereas a cohabitation agreement is made between unmarried couples who are living together.

But the purpose of both agreements is to outline your entitlement and obligations towards each other during and after your relationship. Listed below are a few examples that reflect how these contracts can help you and your family:

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