Agreements may be entered into either by two people intending to marry, by spouses who intend to continue their marriage, or by unmarried couples who live together.  These agreements are generally used to map out, in advance, each party’s rights and obligations both during the relationship and in the event of a breakdown in the parties’ relationship.  These agreements provide clarity and certainty and can be beneficial to parties as they navigate the emotional and legal aspects of the dissolution of a relationship by minimizing litigation and stress during a difficult time in one’s life.  These types of contracts typically contain provisions regarding the division of expense payments during the relationship, support payments and asset distribution in the event the relationship ends and may include waivers of inheritances and family-owned businesses. The team at Higgins & Plante, led by Attorney Marisa W. Higgins, has years of experience securing clients’ futures through the negotiation and execution of premarital, postnuptial and cohabitation agreements, and when necessary, effective litigation to enforce such agreements.