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    The Prenuptial Guide: Contracts for Lovers
    The Prenuptial Guide: Contracts for Lovers
    The Prenuptial Guide: Contracts for Lovers
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    The Prenuptial Guide: Contracts for Lovers

    By David R. Greig and Ross Davidson

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    'The Prenuptial Guide - Contracts for Lovers’ shows readers how to write their own cohabitation, prenuptial, or marriage contract. Written by a lawyer, the kit comes with plain-language instructions so it’s easy to use. Use this kit when marrying or living together to avoid future disputes, and decide how assets brought into the marriage should be handled.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSelf-Counsel Press
    Release dateOct 1, 2015
    ISBN9781770409101
    The Prenuptial Guide: Contracts for Lovers
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    David R. Greig

    David R. Greig earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1983 an how Bachelor of Laws degree in 1986, both from the University of Victoria. He is currently practicing law in Vancouver, British Columbia, and has a special interest in matrimonial and family law. He is also the author of Self-Counsel Press titles 'Separation Agreement', 'Separation Guide' and 'Prenuptial Guide'.

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      The Prenuptial Guide - David R. Greig

      Introduction

      This book is intended to help parties plan for the future. It is intended to assist like-minded couples (or those who are about to become a couple) prepare a simple and enforceable agreement that will govern their legal affairs during the relationship, and determine what will happen if they separate.

      A fairly negotiated, simple, written agreement does not need to cost thousands of dollars and take months to conclude. Having said that, this book is intended to provide general advice, and a simple sample agreement, to help parties who have relatively ordinary issues and modest concerns. If substantial capital assets, children’s issues, tax- and estate-planning topics, or complex corporate law matters are involved, this book can provide some helpful preliminary advice, but eventually, you may need expert legal advice and help with the agreement.

      As we have explained in the book, The Separation Guide, having a consultation with a lawyer does not need to be costly or oppressive. Most lawyers love to talk, and many offer free initial consultations. Your local Bar Association, Law School, or Law Society can provide help in finding a lawyer who will consult with you in regards to the topic of concern. The value of this resource should not be overlooked. Conduct your own research and Internet investigations with caution: Bad information can go a long way.

      This book can help lovers and spouses during their relationship, and to avoid the trauma, expense, and misery that often arises at the end of a relationship. It is not intended to discourage long-term romantic monogamy or hasten the end of healthy relationships. Nor should the topic dampen the passion of genuine romance. Instead, the purpose of this book — and the purpose of any prenuptial agreement or marriage contract — is to offer the participants peace of mind. A contract made by lovers, about their relationship, and what will happen if it ends, allows the parties to determine their fate in the event of separation on their own terms. An agreement about how a couple will live their lives together, and what will happen if they separate, can bring certainty, predictability, and comfort to a relationship. In a complex world where assets, liabilities, parental obligations, and legal conflict can threaten sanity, a simple agreement can offer calm.

      This book is intended to serve as a guide for parties entering into new relationships. If, however, you are already involved in a lasting relationship, and

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