In the absence of a specific contract, the courts will use State law to address all issues involved in a divorce.
However, in many cases a couple can greatly benefit from pre-nuptial, post nuptial, or co-habitation agreements.
Making agreements about how property should be divided after marriage can not only help you avoid expensive and confrontational divorce litigation, but you can also enter your commitment fully informed up front of what each other’s financial expectations will be going into the marriage or relationship.