Manchester, Connecticut Lesbian and Gay Rights Attorney
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Law Offices of Irene C. Olszewski, LLC
A Domestic Partnership Agreement or Property Settlement Agreement between a same-gender couple may be thought of as roughly the equivalent of a heterosexual couple's pre-nuptial or ante-nuptial agreement. It is a contractual agreement that allows committed same-gender couples to decide how important issues (such as the division of real property) will be handled in the event of a break-up.
Just as heterosexual marriages sometimes end in divorce, committed same-gender couples may find themselves splitting up, even after many years together. Although Civil Union has become a reality in Connecticut (as of October 1, 2005), not all couples will (or should) choose this legal option. For that reason, it is best to prepare in advance for such difficult situations, so that decisions can be made while the parties are thinking rationally and without the interference of hurtful or devastating emotions.
For those couples considering entering into a Connecticut Civil Union, it is strongly recommended that a Pre-Civil Union Agreement be thoughtfully considered and executed.
For more information on your legal rights in domestic partnership agreements and pre-civil union agreements, contact a Connecticut lesbian and gay rights lawyer at the Law Offices of Irene C. Olszewski, LLC.
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The Law Offices of Irene C. Olszewski, LLC handles legal matters for LGBTI clients throughout the state of Connecticut including Hartford County, Tolland County, Middlesex County, New Haven County, New London County, Litchfield County, WIndham County, and Fairfield County.
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Manchester, Connecticut Lesbian and Gay Rights Lawyer
Manchester, Connecticut Pre-Nuptial Agreements Lawyer
Law Offices of Irene C. Olszewski