Family law can cause consequences to relationships that couples may not have contemplated. Marriage contracts (which are called prenuptial agreements in some US states) and cohabitation agreements can prevent common family law problems and are much more common than many people would suspect. These agreements can take people out of the usual procedures for addressing legal issues during and after a marriage and avoid a lot of the controversial issues that cause fights and even long battles after separation. But to have such an agreement hold up, and protect you and your family and also avoid difficult litigation in the event of a separation. You have to follow the law that governs making marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements.
People who work out a marriage contract before the wedding have given what marriage means more serious thought and go into the relationship and obligations knowing what they are getting into. Because they have done that, the foundation of the marriage is stronger and separation and using the marriage contract is less likely. Marriage contracts or cohabitation agreements have saved many relationships by addressing and removing issues that have caused the couple stress.
This podcast is essential listening for anyone getting married or considering moving in with someone.
The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law, which is available as a $9.99 Kindle eBook, Kobo eBook, or iBook for your iPad or iPhone and as a a paperback from Amazon and better bookstores. Anyone who has to deal with issues related to child custody, child access or parenting after separation should rely on both of them for give easy-to-understand information and advice about how the law applies to their case and what are the best ways to address their concerns. The book also covers all the other related family law issues, such as child support, spousal support, property division and restraining orders. To get your copy of the book, click on the picture of the book above and to the left.
The host of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, John Schuman, is a Certified Specialist in Family Law, practicing in Toronto.
