Non-Marital Separation Agreements
Unmarried couples and domestic partners who separate face many of the same issues divorcing married couples do. Whether you are partnered with a man or a woman, it is important to seek the advice of an experienced collaborative law attorney to assist you with the resolution of separation issues.
At Craig Associates, P.C., located in Asheville and Greensboro, North Carolina, we help non-traditional couples deal with issues related to separation. Contact us to learn more about protecting your rights through the drafting of a non-marital separation agreement.
People in domestic partnerships do not have the same legal protections as traditionally married couples. However, domestic partners share many of the same concerns as married couples, including decisions related to child custody, child support, partner support, and property division. The courts provide little guidance as to your rights and those of your partner.
The use of collaborative law is especially helpful for unmarried and domestic partners. Since the courts provide you with little guidance, you have to make your own agreements regarding these important issues. When you sit down to discuss these issues with your partner and a collaborative law attorney, you can come up with creative, appropriate agreements for both parties. If you choose to make these agreements legally biding, our lawyers may help you do that.
Through mediation and the collaborative law process, you and your partner can draft a contract that clearly defines your obligations and rights. Once a contract is created, a court has the power to enforce agreements related to:
Protect your rights as an unmarried couple during a separation, by contacting a lawyer at Craig Associates, P.C. We represent domestic partners throughout North Carolina, including those in Winston-Salem and Raleigh.
