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FeaturingPART ONE ~ THINGS EVERY COUPLE SHOULD KNOW
1
How the law governs your relationship
—and when it matters
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11
2
How a written agreement can enhance
and possibly save your relationship
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17
3
Things every couple should do
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31
PART TWO ~
HOW
TO
MAKE
A
RELATIONSHIP AGREEMENT
4
How to build your agreement
—checklist and advice
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35
5
The basic Couples Contract
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45
6
Variations to tailor your financial relationships
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65
7
Variations for a faith-based agreement
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95
8
Variations for unmarried couples
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117
9
Two required documents
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137
10
After you complete your agreement
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145
PART THREE ~
HOW
THE
LAW GOVERNS YOUR RELATIONSHIP
WHEN THERE’S NO AGREEMENT
11
What happens when you say “I do”
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161
12
Yours, mine and ours —community property
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177
13
Debts —who owes what
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199
14
Laws for living together
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209
15
Children —having, adopting, raising
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221
16
Domestic Violence
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239
PART FOUR ~ ENDINGS
17
How to reduce pain and cost when it’s over
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253
Appendix A—Nolo Supplementary Family Arbitration Rules
Appendix B—Relationship Agreement Resources
INDEX