MARITAL AGREEMENTS

Creating Foundations When Your Heart is at its Fullest

What marital agreements are. Marital (aka Prenups and Postnups) and Cohabitation agreements are often misunderstood as cold exit strategies or transactional backup plans. At Rooted Resolutions, I view them entirely differently- they are incredible gifts to the very foundation of your relationship, offering alignment and clarity and security.

If you are married or planning to get married in Colorado, you already have a marital agreement whether you realize it or not—it’s just one written entirely by the state.

Without your own customized document, Colorado’s statutory laws automatically decide how your assets, income, debt, and spousal support are handled. These generic, one-size-fits-all rules were written for strangers, not for your unique values, personal goals, or family dynamics. Worse yet, state laws and judicial precedents change over time; relying on the default framework means your financial future and family legacy remain vulnerable to legislative shifts completely outside your control. Crafting your own agreement allows you to opt out of the state's script and protect your relationship with a thoughtful, intentional blueprint co-authored on your own terms.

My Role. The most profound act of relational maturity is choosing to co-author the rules of your relationship when your heart is at its absolute fullest, your communication is clear, and your mutual respect is high. When you get married, immediately the law comes in and starts acting upon your relationship - whether you’re aware of it and more concerning- whether you agree with it or not. By proactively mapping out your financial and personal expectations, you ensure that you dictate the terms of your relationship—not a rigid Colorado statute written for strangers as a one size fits all. Allow this document to be as customized and personal as your wedding vows.

What this looks like. Whether you are preparing a pre-marital, post-marital, or cohabitation agreement, I am here to help you construct a document rooted in deep alignment. I can act as a neutral mediator to help you and your partner discuss these terms safely, draft the formal agreement from scratch, or provide an independent, thorough review of a document prepared by someone else.

Snapshot of Marital Agreement Mediation Process