Interview Questions for Ed Sherman on Couples Law & the Couples Contract

  1. You say that your Couples Contract will change forever the way people view prenups. What's the difference between the Couples Contract and a traditional prenuptial agreement?

  2. You claim that the Couples Contract can enhance or possibly save a relationship. Aren't legal contracts rather boring and dry? How could creating one enhance a relationship?

  3. You say that most people are not aware of the California laws that govern their relationships. What are some of the events that force these laws into play?

  4. How can a California couple preserve and protect their legal agreements if they move to another state?

  5. Can unmarried couples who are living together create a Couples Contract? What about domestic partners?

  6. Aren't legal contracts too complicated for members of the general public to create on their own?

  7. What legal rights do married couples and domestic partners have that unmarried couples could get with a Couples Contract?

  8. You claim your Couples Contract can prevent a relationship from ever ending up in court. How is this possible?

  9. Can couples create agreements about their financial matters that override California law?

  10. What makes your Couples Contract legally binding?

  11. Are common law marriages legal in California?

  12. If you are in love and happy in your relationship, why would you even think about drawing up a legal agreement? Wouldn't that cast an unromantic cloud on your relationship?

  13. Can you give some examples of reasons why people should redefine their financial relationships?

  14. I know that your Couples Contract can include optional faith-based clauses. How can the Couples Contract be used to keep families and their issues within their religious community?

  15. You say that your Couples Contract can be used as a tool in couples counseling. What do you mean?


    16. Complete information on these topics can be found in Sherman's books The Couples Contract for a Lasting Relationship and Legal Essentials for California Couples at www.nolocouples.com.

    To schedule an interview with Ed Sherman, call Sandra at (800) 464-5502, or email sandra@nolotech.com

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