Fairfax Domestic Partnership Agreements Lawyers
Offering Legal Services to Non-traditional Families
Today's family dynamic is much different than it was just a generation ago. It is no longer uncommon for heterosexual or same-sex couples to choose to live together in a domestic environment. Whether a couple decides not to marry or is legally unable to do so, it is important to establish legal boundaries by which the relationship or possible dissolution will be governed.
At MacDowell & Associates P.C., our lawyers advise clients in civil unions as to their options surrounding the establishment or termination of domestic partnership agreements. Contact our Fairfax law office at 703-763-0923 to discuss issues surrounding your non-traditional family.
Domestic Partnership Agreements
Similar to prenuptial agreements, domestic partnership agreement may aid in easing disputes during the end of a relationship. A comprehensive domestic partnership agreement can be written to define child custody and support obligations as well as identifying claims to various assets.
In addition to drafting domestic partnership agreements, our attorneys review existing agreements in an effort to ensure the documents are legally sound and meet clients' needs.
Dissolution of Domestic Partnership Agreements
Couples in domestic partnerships seeking to dissolve their relationship face many of the same issues as those involved in divorce. Taking the proactive step of establishing a domestic partnership agreement can often help to avoid contentious disputes over property, such as:
- Vehicles
- Household furnishings
- Real estate holdings
- Stocks and other investments
If you and your partner do not have a formal domestic partnership agreement in place that specifies how assets are to be divided, the attorneys at our firm can help you to negotiate a settlement that protects your interests as well as those of any children involved.
Contact MacDowell & Associates P.C.
MacDowell & Associates P.C. will work with you to set reasonable expectations in regards to establishing or dissolving a domestic partnership agreement. To discuss your options, contact our Fairfax office.
