Domestic Partnership Agreements

Domestic partnership agreements are similar to prenuptial agreements. The purpose of a Domestic Partnership Agreement is to protect couples who chose to live together in long term relationships instead of getting married.

Domestic partnership agreements can help determine how financial issues will be dealt with during the relationship and after it may end. This can include how assets and debts should be distributed if the relationship ends, how assets should be acquired 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 execute life 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, contact Winston Law, P.A. at susan@winstonlawpa.com or (561) 670-9375.