Seattle, Washington, Domestic Partnership Lawyer
Recent legislation has greatly expanded the rights of people in registered domestic partnerships in Washington State. Couples in domestic partnerships now have virtually all of the rights that married couples do.
This means that a couple can also end their domestic partnership. As in a divorce involving a traditional marriage, termination of a domestic partnership involves division of community property and potentially issues involving child custody and visitation as well.
Why Create a Domestic Partnership Agreement?
A couple entering into a domestic partnership is best advised to create a domestic partnership agreement before the partnership is registered. Such an agreement can define community property and make provisions for how it is to be divided, should the partnership end. In this respect a domestic partnership agreement is much like a prenuptial agreement. It can protect your assets and your rights, and greatly reduce the possibility of a dispute regarding the division of community property, should a break up of the partnership occur.
At Compatore Law, P.S., we draft and review domestic partnership agreements for couples about to officially register their domestic partnerships.
Call us toll-free at 866-409-1443 or send an e-mail for a consultation. Attorney John Compatore can review your situation and explain what firm can do to protect your rights and property.
The Domestic Partnership Agreement Process
Each prospective domestic partner should have their own attorney who can provide advice and representation during the creation of a domestic partnership agreement. This is a generally a prerequisite for the agreement to be considered legally valid.
Our firm will work closely with you to determine your goals and to identify the specific property to be included in the agreement. Then we will create an agreement designed to protect your rights and assets.
Free Consultation with a Family Law Attorney
For a free initial consultation with Compatore Law, P.S., call us toll-free at 866-409-1443 or send us an e-mail.
