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While a couple might enter into a marriage agreement with the intention of addressing things that could happen during the course of their marriage, more typically these agreements are intended to address the issues that will arise if the marriage breaks down. Marriage agreements are binding on the parties as a legal contract. They may be enforced by the courts if someone tries to escape or change an obligation they have agreed to. | While a couple might enter into a marriage agreement with the intention of addressing things that could happen during the course of their marriage, more typically these agreements are intended to address the issues that will arise if the marriage breaks down. Marriage agreements are binding on the parties as a legal contract. They may be enforced by the courts if someone tries to escape or change an obligation they have agreed to. | ||
Most couples who marry do not have a marriage agreement. | Most couples who marry do not have a marriage agreement. ''There is no legal requirement that you must enter into such an agreement if you're getting married. You cannot be forced into a marriage agreement.'' | ||
''There is no legal requirement that you must enter into such an agreement if you're getting married. You cannot be forced into a marriage agreement.'' | |||
===When a marriage agreement is a good idea=== | ===When a marriage agreement is a good idea=== | ||