Collaborative Marital Agreements

A Team-Based Approach to Defining Your Future Together

Collaborative Marital Agreements offer couples a structured, respectful way to establish the terms of their marriage or future separation — whether through a prenuptial, postnuptial, or cohabitation agreement. Both parties work with a team of trained professionals to reach solutions that reflect their shared values, financial realities, and long-term goals — on their own terms, not a court’s.

How the Collaborative Agreement Process Works

The process begins when both parties sign a Participation Agreement, committing to:

• Resolve all issues without court involvement
• Communicate honestly and in good faith
• Provide full and transparent financial disclosure
• Focus on practical, long-term solutions that serve both parties

Through structured meetings, the team helps identify priorities, explore options, and reach customized agreements that hold up over time.

Types of Marital Agreements

• Prenuptial Agreements — established before marriage to define financial rights and responsibilities
• Postnuptial Agreements — created after marriage to address changing circumstances
• Cohabitation Agreements — designed for couples who live together without formal marriage
• Marrital Settlement Agreements — addressing specific assets, business interests, or inheritances

Benefits of the Collaborative Approach

• A private process conducted entirely outside of the courtroom
• Greater control over the terms and outcome of your agreement
• Access to legal, financial, and emotional professional expertise
• Reduced conflict and improved communication between partners
• Agreements tailored to your relationship — not generic court-ordered forms

Is a Collaborative Marital Agreement Right for You?

This process may be a strong fit if you want to approach financial planning as a team, value transparency and open communication, and prefer agreements that reflect your specific circumstances and values — while protecting both the outcome and the relationship.

Get Started

If you are considering divorce, learning about your options is an important first step. Use this directory to explore collaborative professionals and begin building a team that can guide you through the process.