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If you really want to get out of paying spousal support, the time to start planning is at the beginning of your relationship: | If you really want to get out of paying spousal support, the time to start planning is at the beginning of your relationship: | ||
*Sign a cohabitation agreement (if you're not planning on getting married) or a marriage agreement (if you're getting married) that requires each of you | *Sign a cohabitation agreement (if you're not planning on getting married) or a marriage agreement (if you're getting married) that requires each of you to give up the right to make a claim for spousal support in the event that your relationship ends. Remember, this agreement must not only be fair at the time it is executed, it must also be fair at the time it comes into effect. | ||
During the relationship, you can guard against causing or allowing your spouse to become financially dependent: | During the relationship, you can guard against causing or allowing your spouse to become financially dependent: | ||
