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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) | *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 gives 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. | ||
*Make sure that your spouse never leaves the paid work force. If you have a child, make sure that you're the one who stays home to care for the baby or make sure that your spouse returns to work as soon as is humanly possible. | *Make sure that your spouse never leaves the paid work force. If you have a child, make sure that you're the one who stays home to care for the baby or make sure that your spouse returns to work as soon as is humanly possible. | ||
*Make sure that your spouse or partner never sacrifices a job opportunity to care for the family, such as passing up a promotion, going to part-time work or leaving work altogether. | *Make sure that your spouse or partner never sacrifices a job opportunity to care for the family, such as passing up a promotion, going to part-time work, or leaving work altogether. | ||
Spousal support may be payable whenever one spouse leaves a relationship at a financial disadvantage compared to the other spouse. As long as there is a difference in the parties' financial situations, there is a possibility that support <span class="noglossary">will</span> be paid. | Spousal support may be payable whenever one spouse leaves a relationship at a financial disadvantage compared to the other spouse. As long as there is a difference in the parties' financial situations, there is a possibility that support <span class="noglossary">will</span> be paid. | ||
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